A Senate bill that seeks for the permanent validity for birth, death, and marriage certificates lapsed into law on July 28, pursuant to the Article VI, Section 27(1) of the Philippine Constitution. Under the provision, it states that, "The President shall communicate his veto of any bill to the House where it originated within thirty days after the date of receipt thereof; otherwise, it shall become a law as if he had signed it." The Senate Bill No. 2450, upon checking on the Senate website, and its enrolled copy was sent to Malacañang on June 27, 2022. On Tuesday, August 2nd, Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr.—a sponsor of the bill—shared a copy of a letter signed by Malacañang Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez that informs the Senate president of the bill's enactment. Although, PSA in one of the Senate hearings about the bill, said that these certificates do not expire, Sen. UPDATE: The proposed Senate resolution has now been filed before the Malacañan Palace, and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. In an article from CNN Philippines, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa who chairs Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs told The Source on Wednesday that the upper chamber is now waiting for the response of the two parties. Read more in our articles including "Bill seeking permanent validity of birth, death, marriage certificates lapses into law" and "UPDATE: Senate reso for e-sabong suspension filed to Malacañan, Pagcor".
