Effectivity rule
- Section 2 states that the Act takes effect upon its approval.
- The Act was approved on January 21, 1995 by the President of the Philippines.
- Because Section 2 ties effectivity to approval, the Act’s legal effect begins upon January 21, 1995.
Legislative enactment details
- The Act is Republic Act No. 7858 and is entitled “An Act Changing the Name of Rizal College of Agriculture and Technology in Sampaloc, Municipality of Tanay, Province of Rizal, to Rizal State College.”
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives and was finally passed there on September 21, 1994.
- The Act was finally passed by the Senate on November 15, 1994.