The Araw ng Pagbasa Act of 2013
Republic Act No. 10556, known as "The Araw ng Pagbasa Act of 2013," designates November 27 of each year as "Araw ng Pagbasa," a regular working holiday in the Philippines. The law emphasizes the importance of reading and literacy while honoring the contributions of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. to Filipino heritage and culture. It mandates the Department of Education, in collaboration with relevant agencies and reading associations, to organize activities promoting reading, such as storytelling sessions, in various languages. If November 27 falls on a weekend, the holiday will be observed on the preceding Friday. The Act took effect 15 days after its publication.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 10556
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 15, 2013
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10556
AN ACT DECLARING EVERY 27TH DAY OF NOVEMBER AS "ARAW NG PAGBASA", A REGULAR WORKING HOLIDAY
SECTION 1. Title. — This Act shall be known as "The Araw ng Pagbasa Act of 2013".
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — The State recognizes and supports endeavors that promote reading and literacy, motivate awareness and uphold our Filipino heritage and culture, including educational activities focusing on the life of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., whose role in our country's history was influenced by great writings of different individuals.
The State likewise recognizes the importance of promoting reading as a shared activity among the youth, families, educators and the private sector, thereby emphasizing personal interaction and facilitating the exchange of ideas throughout the country.
SECTION 3. National Holiday. — November 27 of every year is hereby declared as "Araw ng Pagbasa", which shall be a regular working holiday, to be celebrated in all elementary and secondary schools in the country. In the event that the holiday falls on a weekend, the holiday shall be observed on the Friday of that week.
SECTION 4. Implementing Agency. — The Department of Education, in consultation with the National Book Development Board, other government agencies and units, and reading associations concerned, shall plan and implement activities for the observance of "Araw ng Pagbasa", such as story-telling sessions and reading skills modules. In addition to Filipino and English, the use of regional languages in the celebration shall be encouraged.
SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. EcAISC
Approved: May 15, 2013.
Published in The Philippine Star on May 27, 2013.
Cite This Law
The Araw ng Pagbasa Act of 2013, Republic Act No. 10556, May 15, 2013 (Philippines)
The Araw ng Pagbasa Act of 2013, Republic Act No. 10556 (Phil. 2013)
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