Section 4Republic Act No. 12, Sec./Art. 4

This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.ℒαwρhi৷

Approved,

(SGD.) FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO

President of the Senate

(SGD.) FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ

Speaker of the House of Representatives

This Act, which originated in the House of Representatives, was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines on January 23, 2023 and June 3, 2025, respectively.

(SGD.) RENATO N. BANTUG, JR.

Secretary of the Senate

(SGD.) REGINALD S. VELASCO

Secretary General House of Representatives

Approved: Lapsed into law on SEP 07 2025 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