Change of Name of the Bureau of Public Libraries
- The original Bureau of Public Libraries is officially renamed as the National Library of the Philippines.
- This renaming reflects a shift or upgrade in identity and possibly the scope of the institution.
Applicability of the Name Change in Legal References
- All existing references in laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations that mention the Bureau of Public Libraries shall now be understood to mean the National Library of the Philippines.
- This provision ensures continuity and consistency in legal documents and governmental directives.
Repeal and Amendment of Conflicting Provisions
- Any law, presidential decree, issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation inconsistent with this Act is repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.
- This clause ensures that no legal conflicts arise due to the name change and maintains the supremacy of this Act in matters related thereto.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law shall take effect ten (10) days after its complete publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
- This ensures public awareness and legal enforceability after the lapse of the stated period.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1152 and House Bill No. 199.
- It was passed by the Senate on January 26, 2010, and by the House of Representatives on February 3, 2010.
- The Act was approved by the President of the Philippines on May 13, 2010.
- Official signatories include the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Secretaries of their respective chambers, and the President of the Philippines, signaling final ratification and enactment.