Administration and Maintenance
- The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office is designated as the agency responsible for the administration and maintenance of the Balete Pass National Shrine.
Rulemaking Authority
- The Secretary of National Defense is tasked with promulgating the necessary rules and regulations to ensure the effective implementation of the Act.
Funding and Appropriations
- Initial funding for the implementation of the Act is to come from the current year’s appropriations of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office under the Department of National Defense.
- Future maintenance expenses shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act to ensure continuous support and preservation.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act shall become effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act was approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate on specified dates before being signed into law.
- The President of the Philippines signed the Act, formally enacting it into law.
Important Legal Concepts
- Declaration as a national shrine implies protection, preservation, and recognition of the site’s historical and cultural significance.
- Assigning administrative authority to a government office ensures structured governance and operational oversight.
- Mandating the Secretary of National Defense to create implementing rules secures regulatory compliance and operational guidelines.
- Appropriation provisions guarantee financial resources for implementation and sustainability.
- Specifying effectivity conditions ensures transparency and timely enforcement of the law.