biodiversity. 2 3 4 5 SEC. 24. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The NCrp, in coordination with the DENR and other concerned government agencies and members of the civil society, shall, within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act, promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the enforcement of the provisions of this Act. 6 7 8 9 SEC. 25. Appropriations. - The sum of TWENTY MILLION PESOS (PhP 20,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated as initial operating fund. Thereafter, the amount necessary to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. lOIn succeeding years, in additional to the annual appropriations to be provided for II the implementation of this Act, the Fines to be collected as Penalties under 12 Section 20 shall also be added for the implementation of this law. 13 14 15 SEC. 26. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 16 17 18 SEC. 27. Saving Clause. - This Act shall not in any manner adversely affect the rights and benefits of the ICCs/IPs under other conventions, recommendations, international treaties, national laws, awards, customs and agreements. 19 20 21 SEC 28. Separability Clause. - If any part or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected shall continue to remain in full force and effect. 22 23 SEC. 29. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following completion of its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 24 Approved, 7