The First Philippine Republic Day Act
Republic Act No. 11014 establishes January 23 as "The First Philippine Republic Day," a special working holiday across the country to honor the declaration of the First Philippine Republic in 1899. The Act mandates the National Historical Commission and the Department of Education to organize activities that promote awareness of this significant historical event. It emphasizes the importance of instilling national pride in Filipino history. The Act will take effect 15 days after publication, and any inconsistent laws are repealed or amended accordingly.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11014
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 5, 2018
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11014
AN ACT DECLARING JANUARY 23 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY TO COMMEMORATE THE DECLARATION OF THE FIRST PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as "The First Philippine Republic Day Act."
SECTION 2. January 23 of every year is hereby declared as "The First Philippine Republic Day," which shall be a special working holiday in the entire country to commemorate the declaration of the First Philippine Republic on January 23, 1899 held at the Barasoain Church in the City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan.
SECTION 3. The National Historical Commission, in coordination with the Department of Education, shall plan and implement activities for "The First Philippine Republic Day" and ensure that the significance of this historical event will continue to inspire and instill a sense of pride for the rich and noble history of the Filipino nation.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions hereof.
SECTION 5. All laws, decrees, orders, and issuances or portions thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. SDHTEC
Approved: April 5, 2018.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 114, No. 17, p. 3074 on April 23, 2018.
Cite This Law
The First Philippine Republic Day Act, Republic Act No. 11014, Apr 5, 2018 (Philippines)
The First Philippine Republic Day Act, Republic Act No. 11014 (Phil. 2018)
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