Declaring July 4 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in Bohol, to be Known as "Francisco Dagohoy Day"
Republic Act No. 11444, enacted on August 28, 2019, declares July 4 of each year as a special working holiday in Bohol, known as "Francisco Dagohoy Day." This day honors Francisco Dagohoy, a Boholano leader of the longest recorded Philippine revolt against Spanish rule, which lasted 85 years. The Department of Education is tasked with planning activities to emphasize Dagohoy's legacy of courage and patriotism, particularly among the youth. Local government units and private sector employers are encouraged to allow their employees to participate in observance activities. The Act takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a widely circulated newspaper.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11444
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 28, 2019
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11444
AN ACT DECLARING JULY 4 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE PROVINCE OF BOHOL, TO BE KNOWN AS "FRANCISCO DAGOHOY DAY" IN HONOR OF FRANCISCO DAGOHOY, A NATIVE OF BOHOL AND LEADER OF THE LONGEST PHILIPPINE REVOLT ON RECORD THAT LASTED FOR EIGHTY-FIVE (85) YEARS DURING THE SPANISH ERA
SECTION 1. July 4 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday in the entire Province of Bohol, to be known as "Francisco Dagohoy Day" in honor of Francisco Dagohoy, a native of Bohol and leader of the longest Philippine revolt on record that lasted for eighty-five (85) years during the Spanish era. Upon proclamation of the President, July 4 of every year shall be a special nonworking holiday in the entire Province of Bohol.
SECTION 2. The Department of Education Regional Office shall plan and implement activities for the holiday and ensure that Francisco Dagohoy's legacy of courage and patriotism is given emphasis so as to encourage the youth to continue the good values and patriotism demonstrated by Francisco Dagohoy. HTcADC
Moreover, to ensure a meaningful observance of the holiday as herein declared, all heads of local government units and instrumentalities, including government-owned and -controlled corporations, and employers in the private sector shall encourage and afford sufficient time and opportunities for their employees to engage and participate in any activity conducted within the premises of their respective offices or establishments to celebrate the "Francisco Dagohoy Day."
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved: August 28, 2019.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 115, No. 46, p. 12878 on November 18, 2019.
Cite This Law
Declaring July 4 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in Bohol, to be Known as "Francisco Dagohoy Day", Republic Act No. 11444, Aug 28, 2019 (Philippines)
Declaring July 4 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in Bohol, to be Known as "Francisco Dagohoy Day", Republic Act No. 11444 (Phil. 2019)
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