Effectivity.
Section 18
SEC. 18. 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.) FRANCHIZ "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO President of the Senate (SGD.) FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ 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 the Philippines on November 7, 2023 and June 9, 2025, respectively. (SGD.) RENATO N. BANTUG JR. Secretary of the Senate (SGD.) REGINALD S. VELASCO Secretary General House of Representatives Approved: Lapsed into law on SEP 07 2025 without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27(1) of the Constitution. FERDINAND ROMULADEZ MARCOS, JR. President of the Philippines