Effectivity.
Section 20
SEC. 20. Effectivity. - Notwithstanding the non-issuance of the implementing rules and regulations, this Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. Approved, (SGD.) FAUSTINO "BOJIE" G. DY III (SGD.) VICENTE C. SOTTO III Speaker of the House President of the Senate Representatives This Act, which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1937 and House Bill Non 4745, was passed by the Senate of the Philippine and the House of Representatives on May 5, 2026 and May 6, 2026, respectively. (SGD.) CHELOY E. VELICARIA-GARAFIL (SGD.) MARK LEANDRO "DONG" L. MENDOZA Secretary General Secretary of the Senate House of Representatives Approved: JUL 22 2026 (SGD.) FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR. President of the Philippines