Condition for Effectivity
- The law becomes effective only upon proclamation by the President of the Philippines.
- The Secretary of Health must certify that the concerned provinces or cities have the necessary facilities to implement the law.
- Initial provinces where the law is already effective include Bataan, Tarlac, and Pangasinan.
Presidential Proclamation and Implementation Schedule
- The President, exercising the authority under section 10 of Republic Act No. 832, issues a proclamation declaring the law's effectivity in provinces and cities nationwide.
- Implementation is scheduled in phases starting from January 1, 1955, to October 1, 1956.
- Key cities and provinces are listed with their respective dates marking the commencement of the law's effectivity.
Legal and Administrative Authority
- The President’s proclamation is based on certification by the Secretary of Health confirming readiness.
- The law and proclamation ensure that facilities for law enforcement are in place prior to implementation.
Geographical Coverage and Implementation Timeline
- First phase (January 1, 1955): City of Manila, Rizal province, Pasay City, Quezon City, Dagupan City.
- Second phase (April 1, 1955): Several provinces including Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, and others; Cabanatuan City.
- Subsequent phases cover additional provinces and cities up to October 1, 1956, including Mindoro, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Zamboanga, and Palawan.
Formalization and Authentication
- The proclamation is signed by the President and executed by the Executive Secretary.
- The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed, giving the proclamation formal legal effect.
Purpose of Staggered Implementation
- Allows gradual establishment of the necessary administrative and health facilities to ensure effective enforcement.
- Ensures no province or city implements the law without adequate readiness, preventing premature or ineffective enforcement.
Legal Effect
- Upon proclamation and after the 30-day waiting period post-certification, the law is fully effective and binding in the specified localities.
- Provides for government oversight in the sale and distribution of rice products to regulate quality and handling.
Penalty for Violation
- While the detailed penalties are not outlined in the proclamation, the original law itself includes provisions penalizing violations related to the regulated sale and exchange of rice products.
This comprehensive legal framework ensures the controlled and phased implementation of regulations governing rice transactions, with the health sector certifying readiness and executive authority formalizing effectivity across Philippine provinces and cities.