Law Summary
Revised Effectivity Provision
- The amended Section 29 states that the Administrative Code shall take effect two years after its publication in the Official Gazette.
- This extends the period before the code becomes effective, allowing for preparation or transition.
Date of Effectivity of the Amendment
- This Amendment Act itself takes effect on November 24, 1988.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The amendment originated in the Senate as Senate Bill No. 849.
- It was passed by the Senate on November 23, 1988, and concurred in by the House of Representatives on November 24, 1988 through House Bill No. 20609, which is identical to the Senate Bill.
- The Act was approved by then-President Corazon C. Aquino on November 25, 1988.
Key Legal Significance
- The law does not amend any substantive provisions of the Administrative Code but solely its effectivity clause.
- By extending the effectivity period to two years after publication, it provides adequate time for government agencies and personnel to adjust to the new administrative framework.
- Publication in the Official Gazette is a prerequisite for the countdown to the effectivity date to begin.
Summary of Provisions
- Amendment targets only the effectivity clause (Section 29, Book VII) of EO No. 292.
- New effectivity: two years after publication in the Official Gazette.
- The Amendment Act itself effective November 24, 1988.
- Legislative and executive approvals duly documented.
- Ensures clarity on when the Administrative Code of 1987 becomes operational.