Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10664)
The short title of Republic Act No. 10664 is the "Armed Forces of the Filipino People Week."
Republic Act No. 10664 declares the last full week of August as the Armed Forces of the Filipino People Week to recognize the role and contributions of Filipino military officers and personnel.
The last full week of August is designated as the Armed Forces of the Filipino People Week.
The purpose is to give due recognition to the important role and contributions of past and present Filipino military officers and personnel.
The Department of National Defense (DND) is the lead agency.
The DND shall urge all citizens to recognize the Armed Forces of the Filipino People Week and hold programs and activities in observance of the event.
Yes, the Department of National Defense (DND) shall promulgate the appropriate rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of the Act within sixty (60) days from its approval.
The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
No penalties are specified in Republic Act No. 10664 for non-compliance or violation.
Republic Act No. 10664 was approved by President Benigno S. Aquino III on July 3, 2015.