Title
Battle of Pulang Lupa Day Special Holiday
Law
Republic Act No. 6702
Decision Date
Feb 10, 1989
Republic Act No. 6702 designates September 13 as Battle of Pulang Lupa Day, a special non-working holiday in Marinduque, to commemorate the significant battle fought during the Philippine-American War and honor the bravery of Filipino revolutionaries, with potential positive impacts on tourism and community unity.

Q&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.


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