Section 4
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. Approved, (SGD.) VICENTE C. SOTTO III (SGD.) FAUSTINO "BOJIE" G. DY III President of the Senate Speaker of the House Representatives This Act, which originated in the House of Representatives, was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines on December 16, 2025 and March 16, 2026, respectively. (SGD.) MARK LLANDRO "DONG" L. MENDOZA (SGD.) CHELOY E. VELICARIA-GARAFIL Secretary of the Senate Secretary General House of Representatives Approved: Lapsed into law on MAY 16 2026 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