Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 6702)
Republic Act No. 6702 is an act declaring September 13 as Battle of Pulang Lupa Day and a special non-working holiday in the Province of Marinduque.
The Battle of Pulang Lupa Day is observed every September 13.
It is declared a special non-working holiday specifically in the Province of Marinduque.
The purpose is to commemorate the Battle of Pulang Lupa.
RA 6702 took effect upon its approval on February 10, 1989.
RA 6702 was enacted without executive approval but was approved by the Senate President Jovito R. Salonga and the House Speaker Ramon V. Mitra.
The law was enacted by the Congress of the Philippines, comprising the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The Battle of Pulang Lupa was a significant historical event, and the holiday commemorates this battle in Philippine history, particularly important to Marinduque province.
No, RA 6702 is only applicable in the Province of Marinduque as a special non-working holiday.
No, RA 6702 does not specify any penalties related to non-compliance with the holiday declaration.