National Campus Press Freedom Day Act

August 28, 2019

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11440

AN ACT RECOGNIZING THE OBSERVANCE OF JULY 25 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL CAMPUS PRESS FREEDOM DAY

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "National Campus Press Freedom Day Act."

SECTION 2. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote, protect and safeguard the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of expression, speech and of the press. As part of media, the campus press is an important institution in promoting and protecting the freedom of the press and the freedom of expression. As a testament to its remarkable contribution in the continued advancement of these freedoms, the State shall, as a matter of policy, promote the observance of July 25 of every year as "National Campus Press Freedom Day."

SECTION 3. The 25th of July of every year is hereby declared as the "National Campus Press Freedom Day" and shall be observed in all educational institutions.

SECTION 4. All educational institutions are mandated to provide full support and assistance to the preparation of the annual program of activities and events to be conducted by students in observance of the "National Campus Press Freedom Day" pursuant to this Act. IDaEHC

SECTION 5. 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 Manila Bulletin on September 19, 2019.

Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 115, No. 45, p. 12543 on November 11, 2019.