Effectivity Clause.
Section 7
SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect upon the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Bicol Region and the entire country. Approved, (Sgd.) AQUILINO Q. PIMENTEL JR. (Sgd.) ARNULFO P. FUENTEBELLA. President of the Senate Speaker of the House of Representatives This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on June 7, 2000 and December 4, 2000, respectively. (Sgd.) LUTGARDO B. BARBO (Sgd.) ROBERTO P. NAZARENO Secretary of the Senate Secretary General House of Representatives Approved: December 31, 2000 (Sgd.) JOSEPH E. ESTRADA President of the Philippines