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Effectivity. - This Code shall take effect thirty (30) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes first.
Approved,
FRANKLIN DRILON
President of the Senate
JOSE DE VENECIA JR.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
This act is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 2691 and House Bill No. 6587 was finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on February 6, 2004 and February 7, 2004, respectively.
OSCAR G. YABES
Secretary of Senate
ROBERTO P. NAZARENO
Secretary General
House of Represenatives
Approved: May 12, 2004
GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
President of the Philippines
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