Section 5
SEC. 5. Effectivity – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper 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 and the Senate of February 23, 2016 and May 23, 2016, respectively. (Sgd.) OSCAR G. YABES Secretary of the Senate (Sgd.) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP 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.