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.) SHERWIN T. GATCHALIAN (SGD.) FAUSTINO "BOJIE" G. DY III Senate President 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 June 17, 2026, respectively. (SGD.) RENATO N. BANTUG, JR. (SGD.) CHELOY E. VELICARIA-GARAFIL Secretary of the Senate Secretary General House of Representatives Approved: Lapsed into law on AUG 30 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