Declaring February 4 of Every Year as the "Philippine-American War Memorial Day"
Republic Act No. 11304, enacted on April 17, 2019, designates February 4 of each year as "Philippine-American War Memorial Day," a special working holiday to honor those who fought and died during the Philippine-American War. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) are tasked with organizing commemorative activities in schools, while the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will provide necessary information for these observances. Funding for the implementation of the Act will come from the annual budgets of the relevant agencies. The Act will take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a widely circulated newspaper.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11304
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 17, 2019
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11304
AN ACT DECLARING FEBRUARY FOUR OF EVERY YEAR AS THE "PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR MEMORIAL DAY"
SECTION 1. February 4 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday in commemoration of the sacrifice and bravery of the men and women who fought and died in defense of the Filipino nation during the Philippine-American war. This holiday shall be referred to as the "Philippine-American War Memorial Day" or "Araw ng Paggunita sa Digmaang Pilipino-Amerikano."
SECTION 2. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall ensure that appropriate activities are held in schools at all levels to commemorate the Philippine-American War Memorial Day.
SECTION 3. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) shall be responsible for providing the DepEd, CHED, and the general public with the necessary information to ensure a meaningful commemoration of the Philippine-American War Memorial Day.
SECTION 4. Funds necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be drawn from the yearly appropriations of the agencies concerned. HTcADC
SECTION 5. Within ninety (90) days from the approval of this Act, the NHCP shall, in consultation with the DepEd and CHED, formulate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved: April 17, 2019.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 115, No. 31, p. 8200 on August 5, 2019.
Published in the Manila Bulletin on July 22, 2019.
Cite This Law
Declaring February 4 of Every Year as the "Philippine-American War Memorial Day", Republic Act No. 11304, Apr 17, 2019 (Philippines)
Declaring February 4 of Every Year as the "Philippine-American War Memorial Day", Republic Act No. 11304 (Phil. 2019)
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