Effectivity.
Section 12
SEC. 12. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.Approved, (SGD.) FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO (SGD.) FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ President of the Senate Speaker of the House of Representatives This Act, which originated in the House of Representatives, was passed by the House of Representatives on December 12, 2023, amended by the Senate of the Philippines on June 9, 2025, and which amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on June 10, 2025. (SGD.) RENATO N. BANTUG, JR. (SGD.) REGINALD S. VELASCO Secretary of the Senate Secretary General House of Representatives Approved: Lapsed into law on SEP 15 2025 without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution. FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR. President of the Philippines