An Act to Declare the Second Sunday of January of Every Year "Unknown Citizens' Day" in Honor of All Unknown Patriotic Filipino Citizens
Commonwealth Act No. 152, enacted on November 9, 1936, designates the second Sunday of January as "Unknown Citizens' Day" in the Philippines. This day honors the contributions of ordinary Filipino citizens who selflessly work towards the progress and upliftment of the nation. The act emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the dedication of these individuals in fulfilling their civic duties. The law took effect immediately upon its enactment.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Commonwealth Act No. 152
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Commonwealth Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 9, 1936
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 152
AN ACT TO DECLARE THE SECOND SUNDAY OF JANUARY OF EVERY YEAR "UNKNOWN CITIZENS' DAY" IN HONOR OF ALL UNKNOWN PATRIOTIC FILIPINO CITIZENS
SECTION 1. The second Sunday of January of every year shall be known as the "Unknown Citizens' Day," in honor of the rank and file of Filipinos who, in their humble ways, industriously labor for the up-lift, progress, and advancement of their country, fulfilling unselfishly their duties and obligations as Filipino citizens.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Enacted, without Executive approval, November 9, 1936.
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An Act to Declare the Second Sunday of January of Every Year "Unknown Citizens' Day" in Honor of All Unknown Patriotic Filipino Citizens, Commonwealth Act No. 152, Nov 9, 1936 (Philippines)
An Act to Declare the Second Sunday of January of Every Year "Unknown Citizens' Day" in Honor of All Unknown Patriotic Filipino Citizens, Commonwealth Act No. 152 (Phil. 1936)
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