SEC. 2. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation.
Approved,
(Sgd.) FRANKLIN M. DRILON
(Sgd.) MANUEL B. VILLAR JR.
President of the Senate
Speaker of the House of Representatives
This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on August 17, 1999 and May 29, 2000, respectively.
(Sgd.) OSCAR G. YABES
(Sgd.) ROBERTO P. NAZARENO
Secretary of the Senate
Secretary General House of Representatives
Approved: August 21, 2000
(Sgd.) JOSEPH E. ESTRADA
President of the Philippines