Numbering and Identification of Laws Passed Post-Proclamation
- All laws enacted by this Congress, starting from July 4, 1946, must be serially numbered beginning with number one.
- These laws are collectively designated as "Republic Acts," providing a systematic and uniform method for referencing legislation passed by the First Congress onward.
Effective Date
- The Act explicitly states that its provisions take effect retroactively on July 4, 1946.
- This retroactive effect ensures immediate legal acknowledgment of both the Congress's designation and the classification of laws enacted as Republic Acts from the date of independence.
Legal and Historical Significance
- The law formally marks the transition of the Philippines to an independent republic in terms of its legislative branch.
- By establishing the nomenclature and numbering for laws, it aids in legal clarity, historical record-keeping, and legislative continuity.
- It underscores the importance of July 4, 1946, as a foundational date in Philippine legislative history.