Appropriations and Funding
- Funding required to implement the expansion and upgrade is mandated to be included in the General Appropriations Act of the fiscal year following the enactment of the law.
- Continuous appropriations may be included in subsequent General Appropriations Acts as necessary.
Effectivity
- The provisions of the Act take effect immediately upon approval by the President.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The law was originally introduced in the House of Representatives.
- It was passed by the House of Representatives on September 4, 1991.
- It was passed by the Senate on January 23, 1992.
- The law was approved by President Corazon C. Aquino on April 10, 1992.