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S. B. No. 
2893 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SONNY M. ANGARA 
AN ACT 
GRANTING INCENTIVES TO INDIVIDUALS AND ENTERPRISES FOR THE 
CREATION OF GREEN JOBS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE 
PURPOSE 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Sustainable development in today's economic environment can play a crucial 
role for the country's economic growth. Recently, various initiatives in more 
efficient and environmentally sustainable business models have been increasing 
globally. During the 2014 United Nations Climate Summit, UN Secretary-General 
Ban Ki-Moon announced that the human, environmental and financial cost of 
climate change is fast becoming unbearable. To address such looming 
emergency, more than 100 world leaders have vowed to take bolder actions to 
mitigate the perils caused by climate change. More ambitious policies to fight 
climate change are therefore expected to come from countries all over the world. 
The Philippines' fervent commitment to address climate change issues is 
manifested by its being signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention 
on Climate Change (UNFCCC) ratified on August 2, 1994 and the Kyoto 
Protocol, which was ratified on November 20, 2003. Article 3 of the Convention 
declares that states that have aligned themselves with the mandates set forth 
"should protect the climate system for the benefit of present and future 
generations of humankind, on the basis of equity and in accordance with their 
common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities". 
The 1987 Constitution itself stipulates that "The State shall protect and advance 
the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the 
rhythm and harmony of nature." 
Evidence shows that the effects of climate change have recently created an 
imbalance in our country's ecology. According to the National Statistical 
Coordination Board1, the number of typhoons in the country drastically increased 
from 27 typhoons during the period of 2003-2003 to 39 typhoons in 2004-2007. It 
has also been observed that the typhoons in the country are getting stronger in 
the past two decades. Typhoon signal no. 4 is a fairly recent category. Between 
1947-2006, three out of five strongest cyclones that have occurred in the 
Philippines happened in the past decade and seven out of the 20 deadliest 
typhoons occurred from 1990-2006. The total damages brought about by 
typhoons increased by 408% from 2003-2006. 
lEvidences of Climate Change in the Philippines 
http://nap.psa.gov.ph/headlines/statsspeak/2009/030909 ray climatechanqe.asp 


It is indeed crucial for our government to forrn policies geared towards greener 
jobs since the country's location is a hotspot for disasters caused by climate 
change that adversely affects the country especially in agriculture and food 
security. People also fail to acknowledge the extreme effects climate change 
and environmental degradation have on work and business conditions that lead 
to health risks for workers and damaged facilities for businesses. 
Thus, this bill recognizes the labor sector as a primary social economic factor in 
promoting sustainable development. It shall require the government to strengthen 
the capacity of workers and businesses to mitigate the adverse impacts of 
climate change and continue to create opportunities for employment through the 
improvement of our business climate and working conditions. 
The bill provides incentives to individuals and companies for the purpose of 
encouraging individuals to engage in green jobs and for business enterprise to 
generate and sustain green jobs. The Department of Labor together with various 
offices shall create a national green jobs human resource development plan on 
the development of the labor force. Furthermore, the Secretary of the 
Department of Labor and Employment will be delegated to be an additional 
member of the Climate Change Commission. 
Therefore, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
SENATOR 


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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 
2893 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SONNY M. ANGARA 
AN ACT 
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GRANTING INCENTIVES TO INDIVIDUALS AND ENTERPRISES FOR THE 
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PURPOSE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine 
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Green Jobs Act", 
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SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the declared policy of the State 
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to: 
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a) Affirm labor as a primary social economic force in promoting 
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sustainable development; 
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b) Afford full protection to labor, local and overseas, organized and 
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unorganized, and promote full and productive employment and equality 
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of employment opportunities for all; and 
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c) Promote the rights of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in 
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accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. 
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The State shall identify needed skills, develop training programs, and train 
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and certify workers for jobs in a range of industries that produce goods and 
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render services for the benefit of the environment, conserve natural resources for 
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the future generation, and ensure the sustainable development of the country 
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and its transition into a green economy. In recognition of the participation of 
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individuals and business enterprises in jobs creation, the State shall provide 
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incentives therefor. 
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SECTION 3. Coverage. This Act shall apply to all business enterprises 
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unless otherwise provided herein. 
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SECTION 4. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act: 
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a) Business enterprises refers to establishments engaged in the 
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production, manufacturing, processing, repacking, assembly, or sale of 
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goods andlor services, including service-oriented enterprises. It shall 
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include self-employed or own-account workers; 
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b) Climate 
change 
refers 
to a change 
in climate 
that 
can 
be 
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identified by changes in the mean or variability of its properties and 
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that persists for an extended 
period 
typically decades or longer, 
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whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity; 
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c) Green jobs refer to employment that contribute to preserving or 
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restoring the quality of the environment, be it in the agriculture, industry 
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or services sector. Specifically, BUT NOT exclusively, this include jobs 
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that help to protect ecosystems and biodiversity, reduce energy, 
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materials and water consumption through high efficiency strategies, 
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de-carbonize the economy, 
and 
minimize or altogether avoid 
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generation of all forms of waste and pollution. Green jobs are decent 
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jobs that are productive, respect the rights of workers, deliver a fair 
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income, provide security in the workplace and social protection for 
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families, and promote social dialogue. 
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d) Green economy refers to one which is low-carbon and resource-
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efficient, and results in generation of green jobs and in improved 
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human well-being and social 
equity, while 
significantly 
reducing 
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environmental risks and ecological scarcities; 
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e) Green goods and services refer to goods and services that benefit 
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the environment or conserve natural resources, and may include 
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research and development, installation and maintenance services; 
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f) Green technologies refer to the development and application of 
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products, equipment and systems used to conserve the environment 
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and natural resources; 
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g) Sustainable development refers to development that meets the needs 
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of the present without compromising the ability of the future 
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generations to meet their own needs. 
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SECTION 5. Incentives. - An incentive scheme is hereby created for the 
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purpose of encouraging individuals to engage in green jobs and business 
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enterprises to operate and sustain green jobs in accordance with the national 
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green jobs human resource development plan to be formulated by the dole as 
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provided under section 6 (a) hereof. 
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Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, the Department of Finance 
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(DOF) shall exclusively determine the fiscal incentives that can be made 
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available for activities such as skills training and research and development 
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(R&D) in pursuit of supporting the green economy, and/or the development and 
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use of green technologies and practices, and/or the production of green goods 
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and provision of green services, which may include the following: additional 
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deduction of labor expense and duty-free importation of capital equipment. 
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The Department of Finance, in coordination with DOLE and other relevant 
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agencies, shall prepare the necessary rules and regulations and operational 
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standards for the availment of the above-mentioned incentives and ensure its 
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effective implementation. 
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SECTION 6. Role of Agencies. -
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a) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall, in coordination 
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with other government agencies, formulate a national green jobs human 
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resource development plan on the development, enhancement and 
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utilization of the labor force, both in the private and public sectors. The plan 
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shall have the primary objective of enabling and sustaining the transition 
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into a green economy and the generation of green jobs towards more 
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employment and equal opportunities and the promotion of social justice and 
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workers' welfare. It shall include programs, projects, and activities 
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pertaining to basic, higher and technical vocational education and training, 
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database that identifies and links green job opportunities with private and 
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public entities, and information on knowledge and skill requirements of a 
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green economy. 
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The DOLE, in coordination with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), 
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shall also maintain a database of green careers, professions and skills. It 
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shall facilitate skills training assessment and certification, career advocacy, 
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provide productivity and livelihood training, and extend technical assistance 
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to enterprises to ensure labor law compliance. 
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b) The Department of Finance (DOF) shall administer the grant of incentives 
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as discussed in Section 5 to qualified individuals and business enterprises 
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engaged in registered strategic activities, and shall maintain a database on 
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the same. 
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c) The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) shall 
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establish 
and 
maintain a climate change 
information 
management 
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system and network as reference in the formulation of strategies and 
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approaches to develop potential green jobs. 
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d) The Department of Education (DepEd) shall implement faculty, facility and 
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curriculum development for primary and secondary education in support of 
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the knowledge and skills requirement of a green economy. 
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e) The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall develop and 
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implement curriculum and related standards and instructional materials in 
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support of the green economy. 
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f) the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) shall 
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formulate the necessary training regulations for the implementation of skills 
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training, program registration and assessment and certification in support of 
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the requirements for skilled manpower of the green economy. 
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g) The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) shall ensure 
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the mainstreaming of green jobs concern in development plans. 
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h) The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) shall develop a special 
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business facilitation program for individuals and business enterprises that 
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create green jobs. 
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i) The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) shall encourage the 
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development of qualifications framework that can facilitate the recognition of 
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knowledge, skills, and competencies of professionals working in the green 
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economy. 
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j) Any provision in their respective charters to the contrary notwithstanding, 
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government financial institutions (GFls) shall, in consultation with the 
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8angko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), provide preferential financial packages 
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to individuals and business enterprises that create green jobs. 
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k) The Climate Change Commission (CCC), in consultation with concerned 
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agencies, such as the DENR, the DTI, the DOLE, the Department of 
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Agriculture (DA), the Department of Energy (DoE), the Department of 
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Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the Department of Science and 
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Technology (DOST), shall develop and administer appropriate standards for 
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the assessment and certification of green goods and services, and green 
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technologies and practices for the purpose of regulating the availment of 
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incentives and ensuring green jobs content. 
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SECTION 7. Role of the Secretary of Labor and Employment. -The 
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Secretary of Labor and Employment shall be included as an additional member 
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of the Climate Change Commission constituted under Section 5 of Republic Act 
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No. 9729, as amended. 
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SECTION 8. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the 
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implementation of this act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
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Act. 
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SECTION 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within one hundred 
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eighty days (180) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of Labor and 
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Employment, in coordination with concerned agencies as may be deemed 
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necessary, shall formulate the necessary rules and regulations to implement the 
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proVisions of this Act. 
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SECTION 10. Separability Clause. - Should any provision of this Act be 
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declared unconstitutional, the remainder thereof not otherwise affected shall 
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remain in full force and effect. 
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SECTION 11. Repealing Clause. - Section 5 of Republic Act 9729, as 
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amended, is deemed amended or modified by Section 7 of this Act. All other 
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existing laws, 
presidential 
decrees, 
executive orders, 
proclamations or 
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administrative regulations that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
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hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 12. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
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following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) 
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newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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