National Bible Day Act
Republic Act No. 11163, known as the "National Bible Day Act," was enacted on December 20, 2018, designating the last Monday of January each year as a special working holiday in the Philippines. This legislation emphasizes the importance of the Holy Bible in the Christian faith, reflecting the nation's predominantly Christian character. It aims to support the moral and spiritual development of Filipinos. The Act also repeals or modifies any inconsistent laws regarding national nonworking holidays. It will take effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or two newspapers of general circulation.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11163
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 20, 2018
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11163
AN ACT DECLARING THE LAST MONDAY OF JANUARY EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL BIBLE DAY
SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the "National Bible Day Act."
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the policy of the State that the government shall aid and encourage development of the moral character and spiritual foundation of the Filipino people.
SECTION 3. As a predominantly Christian nation and the largest Christian nation in the Asia Pacific, this Act recognizes the value of the Holy Bible as the core of Christian faith. The last Monday of January and every year thereafter is hereby declared as "National Bible Day" and proclaim the same as a special working holiday.
SECTION 4. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations and any part thereof regarding national nonworking holidays which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. aDSIHc
Approved: December 20, 2018.
Cite This Law
National Bible Day Act, Republic Act No. 11163, Dec 20, 2018 (Philippines)
National Bible Day Act, Republic Act No. 11163 (Phil. 2018)
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