Law Summary
Separability Clause
- If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
- The rest of the law shall remain in full force and effect despite such invalidity.
Repealing Clause
- All existing laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules, regulations, or other issuances inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect 15 days after its complete publication.
- Publication may be either in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation, whichever occurs earlier.
Legislative Process and Approval
- This Act consolidates Senate Bill No. 2944 and House Bill No. 5461.
- It was passed by the Senate on December 17, 2012.
- It was passed by the House of Representatives on December 19, 2012.
- It was approved by the President of the Philippines on March 5, 2013.