During the Weekly Forum at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay on Wednesday (20 Dec 2023), Senator Francis Tolentino announced a pioneering legislative proposal aimed at eliminating the requirement of implementing rules and regulations (IRRs) 15 days before the publication of approved laws.
Tolentino emphasized that the traditional practice of having IRRs in place before the publication of a law is unnecessary. According to the senator, at present, laws will become executory upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days.
The proposed bill marks a historic initiative, with Tolentino expressing his hope that it will serve as a blueprint for all future laws enacted by Congress. This move, if successful, could streamline the legislative process and set a precedent for the future.
(Benjamin Cuaresma/IAmigo/MNM)
