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Republic Act
Approved April 5, 2018

Republic Act No. 11014

The First Philippine Republic Day Act

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

In plain language

The First Philippine Republic Day Act declares January 23 of every year as a special working holiday nationwide to commemorate the declaration of the First Philippine Republic on January 23, 1899.

  • Section 2 declares January 23 as a special working holiday.
  • Section 3 assigns the National Historical Commission and Department of Education to plan activities.
  • Section 4 preserves other provisions if one is unconstitutional.
  • Section 5 repeals or amends inconsistent laws.
  • Section 6 sets the effective date fifteen days after publication.
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Seventeenth Congress Second Regular Session Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-fourth day of July, two thousand seventeen.

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

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

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decrees, orders, and issuances or portions thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.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.

Approved,

AQUILINO "KOKO" PIMENTEL III President of the Senate

PANTALEON D. ALVAREZ Speaker of the House of Representatives

This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was passed by the House of Representatives was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on October 19, 2016 and January 29, 2018, respectively.

LUTGARDO B. BARBO Secretary of the Senate

CESAR STRAIT PAREJA Secretary General House of Representatives

Approved: April 5, 2018

RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE President of the Philippines

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.