HB 629

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 30, 2025

An Act Providing for the Publication of Laws in the Print or Online Version of the Official Gazette and of a Newspaper of General Circulation

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The bill would change the Civil Code so that laws become effective after 15 days once they are published either in the printed or online Official Gazette, or in the printed or online version of a widely‑circulated newspaper. It also defines “laws” to include statutes, presidential orders and delegated rules, and updates related executive‑order provisions.

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Author · Representative

JJ Romualdo
RepresentativeCamiguin, Lone District
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An Act Providing for the Publication of Laws in the Print or Online Version of the Official Gazette and of a Newspaper of General Circulation

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