SECTION 18. Penalties - In addition to the penalties under existing laws, any
person found guilty of violating any provision of this Act shall be imprisoned for a
term not exceeding ten (10) years or a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand
pesos (P100,000.00) or both such imprisonment and fine at the discretion of the court.
SECTION 19. Repealing Clause - The provisions of Philippine copyright law and
other related laws to the extent that they are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby
repealed or amended accordingly.
SECTION 20. Separability Clause - If, for any reason, any part or provision of this
Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the parts or provisions not affected
thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 21. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation, whichever comes first.
Approved,
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