President Manuel A. Roxas Memorial Day Act
Republic Act No. 9217, enacted on August 4, 2003, designates April 15 of each year as President Manuel A. Roxas Memorial Day, honoring his contributions to the nation. The Act establishes the nearest Friday to this date as a special non-working holiday in the Province of Capiz and Roxas City to commemorate his death anniversary. It also includes a repealing clause for any conflicting laws and stipulates that the Act will take effect 15 days after publication in recognized media. The law serves as a tribute to Roxas's legacy and promotes remembrance in the specified regions.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 9217
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 4, 2003
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9217
AN ACT DECLARING APRIL 15 OF EVERY YEAR AS PRESIDENT MANUEL A. ROXAS MEMORIAL DAY, THEREBY ASSIGNING THE NEAREST FRIDAY TO IT AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE PROVINCE OF CAPIZ AND ROXAS CITY IN COMMEMORATION OF THE DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LATE PRESIDENT
SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the President Manuel A. Roxas Memorial Day Act.
SECTION 2. General Provision. — As a tribute to the unselfish acts of President Manuel A. Roxas, April 15 of every year is hereby declared as President Manuel A. Roxas Memorial Day, thereby assigning the nearest Friday to it as a special non-working holiday in the entire Province of Capiz and Roxas City in commemoration of the death anniversary of the late president.
SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — All provisions of law, presidential decrees, letters of instruction and other issuances inconsistent with this Act are hereby deemed repealed and/or amended.
SECTION 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in two (2) newspapers of national circulation or in the Official Gazette. HIaAED
Approved: August 4, 2003
Published in Today and the Manila Times on August 8, 2003. Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 99 No. 45 Page 6992 on November 10, 2003.
Cite This Law
President Manuel A. Roxas Memorial Day Act, Republic Act No. 9217, Aug 4, 2003 (Philippines)
President Manuel A. Roxas Memorial Day Act, Republic Act No. 9217 (Phil. 2003)
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