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Policy HandbookCCC AO 2010-01: Implementing Rules and RegulationsSEC. 2. Funding Allocation for Climate Change. – All relevant government agencies and LGUsshall allocate from their annual appropriations adequate funds for the formulation, development andimplementation, including training, capacity building and direct intervention, of their respective climatechange programs and plans. It shall also include public awareness campaigns on the effects ofclimate change and energy-saving solutions to mitigate these effects, and initiatives, througheducational and training programs and micro-credit schemes, especially for women in rural areas. Insubsequent budget proposals, the concerned offices and units shall appropriate funds forprogram/project development and implementation including continuing training and education inclimate change.PART IVFINAL PROVISIONSRULE XIANNUAL REPORT AND OTHER PROVISIONSSEC. 1. Annual Report. – The Commission shall submit to the President and to both Houses ofCongress, not later than March 30 of every year following the effectivity of this Act, or upon therequest of the Congressional Oversight Committee, a report giving a detailed account of the status ofthe implementation of this Act, a progress report on the implementation of the National ClimateChange Action Plan and recommend legislation, where applicable and necessary. LGUs shall submitannual progress reports on the implementation of their respective local action plan to the Commissionwithin the first quarter of the following year.SEC. 2. Separability Clause. – If for any reason any section or provision of this Act is declared asunconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby.SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. – All laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and other issuances orparts thereof which are inconsistent with this Implementing Rules and Regulations are herebyrepealed or modified accordingly.SEC. 4. Effectivity. – This Implementing Rules and Regulations shall take effect immediately.2525