Section 8December 20, 1989, Sec./Art. 8

Promulgation, Effect and Enforcement of Rules and Regulations. - The rules and regulations promulgated by the President pursuant to this Act, which shall have the force and effect of law, shall be numbered consecutively and shall take effect two (2) days after their publication in case of rules and regulations that are denominated "urgent," and five (5) days in case of those without such denomination. The publication shall be effected in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation.

Rules and regulations with a penal clause shall be duly published in Filipino and English in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Said rules and regulations shall cease to be in force and effect upon the expiry date provided in Section 9 hereof without prejudice to benefits and rights that may have vested, and culpabilities and liabilities that may have been incurred and established after due notice and hearing.