Law Summary
Scope and Applicability
- Applies exclusively to offenses punishable under Republic Act No. 3019.
- Does not affect the substantive provisions of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act except the timeline for prescription.
Separability Clause
- Provides that if any provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the other provisions.
- Ensures the remaining parts of the law continue to be effective and enforceable.
Repealing Clause
- All laws, executive orders, administrative orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this amendment are hereby modified, amended, or repealed accordingly.
- This ensures legal coherence and eliminates conflicting provisions regarding the prescriptive period of anti-graft offenses.
Effectivity Clause
- The law shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
- Publication must be made in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Lapse into Law Without Presidential Signature
- The law became effective without the signature of the President pursuant to Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
- This provision allows a bill to lapse into law if not acted upon by the President within thirty (30) days from receipt of the bill.
Legislative History
- Senate Bill No. 2422 was approved by the Senate on May 25, 2015.
- It was adopted as an amendment to House Bill No. 4146 by the House of Representatives on May 23, 2016.
- The final approval was recorded with the House Speaker, Senate President, and Legislative Secretaries signing the documents.
- The law was enacted and published according to the constitutional and legislative procedures.