Practice question
A statute lawfully provides that it becomes effective immediately upon its full publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. Full publication occurs. Does Article 2 invariably require an additional 15-day delay despite that clause?
- Yes, because no statute can vary the default period.
- Yes, because newspapers are never allowed.
- Yes, because only the approval date matters.
- No. A different lawful effectivity provision may displace the default delay.
- No, because publication is unnecessary for every statute.
Legal references
- Civil Code Article2, as amended by EO200 Section1; https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_200_1987.html
- DPWH v. Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc., G.R.200015 and205846, March15 2023, main decision, publication discussion; https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69085
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