Effectivity Clause.
Section 3
SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect on June 30, 2001 following its complete publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. (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 January 22, 2001and January 21, 2001, respectively. (Sgd.) LUTGARDO B. BARBO (Sgd.) ROBERTO P. NAZARENO Secretary of the Senate Secretary General House of Representatives Approved: February 24, 2009 GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO President of the Philippines Lapsed into law on February 24, 2001 without the signature of the President in accordance with Article VI, Section 27(1) of the Constitution.