Effectivity.
Section 31
SEC. 31. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. Approved, (Sgd.) FRANKLIN M. DRILON President of the Senate (Sgd.) FELICIANO BELMONTE JR. Speaker of the House of Representatives This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was passed by the House of Representatives on February 23, 2015, amended by the Senate on February 1, 2016, and which amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on May 23, 2016. (Sgd.) OSCAR G. YABES Secretary of the Senate (Sgd.) FELICIANO BELMONTE JR. Secretary General House of Representatives Approved: BENIGNO S. AQUINO III President of the Philippines Lapsed into law on JUL 17 2016 Without the signature of the President In accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution