Official Gazette (Philippines)

The Official Gazette of the Philippines is the official journal of the government of the Republic of the Philippines. It is published by the National Printing Office (NPO) under the supervision of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).

Its primary function is to publish official acts, legislative enactments, executive orders, proclamations, administrative rules and regulations, decisions of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, appointments, and other important government notices. Publication in the Official Gazette is often a requirement for laws and other issuances to take effect.

The Gazette serves as a public record of government actions and ensures transparency and accessibility of information to citizens. It allows the public to be informed about laws and regulations that affect them.

Historically, the Official Gazette has been printed and distributed in physical form. However, it is also available online through its official website, providing broader access to its contents. The online version may include features such as a searchable database and archives of past issues.

The content published in the Official Gazette has legal significance, particularly in establishing the effective dates of laws and regulations. Legal professionals, government agencies, businesses, and the general public rely on the Official Gazette as an authoritative source of official information.