Republic Act No. 8485

: Republic Act No. 11217 is an Act that declares January 17 of every year as James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day, a special nonworking holiday in the City of Olongapo and in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.
: James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day is celebrated every year on January 17.
: January 17 is declared a special nonworking holiday in the City of Olongapo, Province of Zambales, and in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.
: The purpose is to recognize the achievements, contributions, and heroism of James Leonard Tagle Gordon.
: The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
: The Act was approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
: The House of Representatives passed the law on December 5, 2018, and the Senate on January 14, 2019.
: The law was signed by Vicente C. Sotto III, President of the Senate, and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
: No, the text of Republic Act No. 11217 does not provide for any penalties or sanctions for violations.
: No, it is only applicable in the City of Olongapo and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.