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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE 
S. B. No. R 2 6
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RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by SENATOR SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES AND INCENTIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARKS (STPs) IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Constitution, Article XIV, Section 10, states that:
Science and technology are essential for national development and 
progress. The State shall give priority to research and development, 
invention, innovation, and their utilization; and to science and technology 
education, training, and services. It shall support indigenous, appropriate, 
and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, and their application 
to the country's productive systems and national life.
The Philippine innovation performance has been continuously rising as 
evidenced by the country's continuous climb in the Global Innovation Index (GII), from 
rank 100 in 2014 to rank 51 in the GII 2021 Report. 2019 was the most notable year 
as the Philippines country's GII position jumped 19 notches from 73rd to 54th, due to 
big improvements seen in its scores for business sophistication, institutions, 
knowledge, and technology and creative outputs. Meanwhile, in the recent GII report, 
the country's ranking for innovation outputs or the resulting programs and 
technologies from such investments increased to rank 40 in 2021, a big leap from the 
mere 68th rank in 2018. With the enactment of Republic Act No. 11293, or the 
Philippine Innovation Act, and Republic Act No. 11337, or the Innovative Startup Act, 
the country's GII position is expected to progress further in the coming years.


Leveraging on the momentous improvement of the Philippines GII ranking, it is 
now imperative to sustain efforts to continuously boost our economy's innovation 
performance. In support of this, this measure proposes the establishment of Science 
and Technology parks (STPs) nationwide to largely promote the culture of 
competitiveness and innovation through the active promotion of investments from 
tech-based enterprises and knowledge-based institutions.
Further, this bill seeks to ensure the development of an ICT ecosystem that will 
lead towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 9 or the Industry, 
Innovation and Infrastructure through the following:
(a) 
Grant of subsidy and incentives for the development of STPs;
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Promote, develop, and support capacity bui'ding activities;
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Provide technical assistance, policy advice and support for the 
establishment of centers for science park development;
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Develop, promote, encourage, and ensure mechanisms and platforms for 
the integration of a developmental approach into science, technology and 
Innovation, organizing capacity building, providing policy advice, 
facilitating the exchange of experience and best practices, and conducting 
research and problem solving.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
SONNY ANGARA


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Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES AND INCENTIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARKS (STPs) IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
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 Science and
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Technology Parks Act"
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SEC. 2. Declaration of State Policy. - The State recognizes science and
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technology as essential for national development and progress and shall give priority
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to research and development, invention, innovation and their utilization, and to
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science and technology education, training, and services. It shall support indigenous,
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appropriate, and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, and their
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application to the country's productive systems and national life. Towards this end,
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the State shall develop a national strategy for, and incentivize the building of a
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knowledge-based economy anchored on a national workforce that Is well-equipped
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with 21st century skills, through the establishment of Science and Technology Parks
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throughout the country.
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SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - The following terms as used in this Act shall
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mean:
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(a) Digital Transformation means the strategic adoption or use of digital
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technologies to transform services or businesses, through the
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replacement of non-digital or manual processes with digital processes.


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tools and solutions to improve productivity, deliver better user 
experiences, manage business risk, and control costs;
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E-readiness (electronic readiness) is a measure of the degree to which a 
country or any given geographical area is prepared to partake in electronic 
and ICT-driven activities and, thus, benefit from ICT in education;
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Innovation refers to the creation of new ideas using new or existing 
technologies that results in the development of new or improved products, 
processes, or services,; which are then spread or transferred across the 
market;
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Research Parks are master-planned properties and buildings designed 
primarily for private and public research and development facilities, high 
technology and science-based companies, and any related support 
services thereof;
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Science and Technology encompasses any kind of high technology 
cluster such as techriopolis, science park, science city, cyber park, 
industrial park, innovation center, research and development (R&D) park, 
university research park, research and technology park, science and 
technology park, science city, science town, technology park, technology 
incubator, technology park, technopark, technopole and technology 
business incubator run by an organization managed by specialized 
professionals whose main aim is to increase the wealth of its community 
by promoting the culture of innovation and the competitiveness of its 
associated businesses and knowledge-based institutions;
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Technology Business Incubator is a facility designed to help start up 
technology-based businesses by providing them with the necessary 
resources, services and support needed during the development stage.
ARTICLE II
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
SEC. 4. Development of a National Ecosystem. - To leverage science, 
technology and innovation (STI) which are the major pillars of developing economies 
in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the State shall ensure the development of a 
national ICT ecosystem that will lead towards the achievement of Sustainable


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Development Goal (SDG) 9 which involves building resilient infrastructure, promoting
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inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation by 2030. To
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achieve the foregoing goal, the State shall:
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(a) Develop, promote, and grant subsidies and incentives for the development
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of science and technology parks or science parks, which may include
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research and development centers, technology business incubators and
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other innovation centers;
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(b) Develop, promote, and support capacity-building activities to upgrade the
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knowledge, know-how, and competencies of managers, administrators
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and other individuals in leadership positions of science and technology
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parks across the country;
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(c) Provide technical assistance, policy advice and support for the
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establishment of centers for science park development around the
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country;
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(d) Develop, promote, and ensure mechanisms and platforms for the
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integration of a developmental approach into science, technology and
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innovation, organizing capacity building, providing policy advice,
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facilitating the exchange of experience and best practices, and conducting
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research and problem solving in science park and technology incubator
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development.
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SEC. 5. Government Support for Science and Technology Park Projects. - In
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the identification of science and technology park projects that shall qualify for
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government support, the following essential precursory conditions shall be in place or
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that public and/or private sector initiatives towards the progressive realization of these
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conditions are already ongoing:
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(a) The presence of key or anchor tenants, such as national research
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institutes which are committed to staying in the STP, must be assured;
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(b) A management team with all the skills and know-how necessary for
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managing the STP can be assembled;
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(c) A strong science and technology base in the surrounding areas of the STP
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(d) The city or area where an STP is located is attractive to talented people
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and students;
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(e) An entrepreneurial culture is available in the city or country where an STP
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is to be located;
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(f) Finance, especially seed and venture capital, is available in the city or
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country where an STP is to be located.
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SEC. 6. Technologies for Business Commerciaiization Through the Science and
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Technoiogy Parks. - The DOST in consultation with the DTI, the DICT, and NEDA shall
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identify, list, and recommend for prioritization the technologies that are ideal and
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desirable for business commercialization through the STPs.
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SEC. 7. Design and Rians of Science and Technology Parks. - The DOST, DTI,
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DICT, and DPWH shall prepare the design and plans of the proposed science and
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technology parks in every location and shall propose project timelines for each.
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ARTICLE III
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DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARKS
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SEC. 8. Support for the Development of Science and Technoiogy Parks. - The
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Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Department of Trade and
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Industry (DTI), the Department of Information and Communications Technology
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(DICT), the Department of Finance (DOF), the Department of Public Works and
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Highways (DPWH), and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
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shall collaborate to create specific mechanisms to identify the extent of incentives and
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support for the development of science and technology parks, as provided by existing
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laws, rules and regulations.
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SEC. 9. Regionai Science and Technology Parks. - The DOST in consultation
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with DTI, DICT, and NEDA shall design, prepare, develop, and recommend various
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components of a science and technology park in every region, subject to the following:
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(a) Effectiveness of the incubation and innovation programs to be offered by
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an STP, ideal for the generation of Innovative business ideas, growth of
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(b) List of potential key anchor tenants of the STP which shall eventually
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constitute the backbone of the STP and help ensure that the STP can
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deliver its most important designated functions;
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(c) Possibility of clusters and spin-offs of universities into science and
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technology parks; and,
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(d) Presence of collaborative efforts among government agencies, the
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academe, and the private sector, which includes but is not limited to
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existing Regional Inclusive Innovation Centers (RIICs);
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SEC. 10. Proof of Social Benefits. - If public funds were utilized in any manner
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to support the development of an STP, said STP shall sufficiently report, prove, and
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demonstrate that its continuous operations provide social benefits such as advanced
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research and development (R&D) or boost economic development in the region,
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province, city or municipality where it is located.
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The economic or social contribution of an STP should be measured and
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monitored by a framework to be developed by DOST in consultation with the National
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Economic Development Authority (NEDA).
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ARTICLE IV
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INCENTIVES
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SEC. 11. Incentives. - A qualified science and technology park (STP) developer
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and/or locator, whose activities may form part of the Strategic Investments Priority
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Plan, shall be entitled to such fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, including but not limited
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to income tax holiday, special corporate income tax, enhanced deductions and such
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incentives as may be provided under the National Internal Revenue Code, as
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amended.
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Local government units are encouraged to provide for their own set of
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incentives according to their taxation power.
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DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS
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SEC. 12. Promotion of Science and Technology Parks. - The DOST, DTI, DICT,
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and NEDA shall regularly develop, guide, assist or spearhead programs, projects and
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activities to promote science and technology parks.


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SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM
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SEC. 13. Linkages to Existing Projects and Initiatives Anchored on Innovation.
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- The DOST, DTI, DICT, and NEDA shall ensure appropriate linkages between existing
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projects and initiatives related to innovation and whichever science and technology
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park is closest to the location or area of the aforementioned projects or initiatives.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
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SEC. 14. Impiementing Ruies and Reguiations. - The DOST, DICT, DTI, DOF,
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DPWH, and NEDA in coordination with relevant government agencies and industry
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stakeholders concerned, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the
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effective implementation of this Act within a period of ninety (90) days after its
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effectivity. The non-promulgation of the implementing rules and regulations shall not
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prevent the implementation of this Act upon its effectivity.
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SEC. 15. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to effectively carry out the
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provisions of this Act shall be charged against the current appropriations of the
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concerned government agencies. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the
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continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General
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Appropriations Act.
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SEC. 16. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees,
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rules and regulations or parts thereof which are in conflict or inconsistent with the
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provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
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SEC. 17. Separability Clause. - If any part or provision of this Act shall be
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declared as unconstitutional or invalid, the other parts or provisions hereof which are
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not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
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SEC. 18. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,