Declaring September 8 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the Entire Country to Commemorate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Republic Act No. 11370, enacted on August 8, 2019, designates September 8 of each year as a special working holiday in the Philippines to celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Act emphasizes the significance of this feast and ensures nationwide observance. It will take effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette or a widely circulated newspaper. The law aims to promote cultural and religious appreciation among Filipinos.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11370
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 8, 2019
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11370
AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER 8 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY TO COMMEMORATE THE FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
SECTION 1. September 8 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday in the entire country to commemorate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. SDHTEC
Approved: August 8, 2019.
Published in the Manila Bulletin on August 20, 2019.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 115, No. 38, p. 10490 on September 23, 2019.
Cite This Law
Declaring September 8 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the Entire Country to Commemorate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Republic Act No. 11370, Aug 8, 2019 (Philippines)
Declaring September 8 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the Entire Country to Commemorate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Republic Act No. 11370 (Phil. 2019)
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