Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10669)
Republic Act No. 10669 is titled 'An Act Declaring August 18 of Every Year as Jesse Robredo Day, a Special Working Holiday, and for Other Purposes.'
August 18 of every year is declared as Jesse Robredo Day.
Jesse Robredo Day is classified as a special working holiday.
If Jesse Robredo Day falls on a weekend, it shall be observed on the Friday of that week.
The Department of Education is tasked with planning and implementing activities for Jesse Robredo Day.
The activities must emphasize Jesse Robredo's legacy of good governance and leadership and encourage students to continue this for the good of the Philippines and the Filipino people.
All elementary and secondary schools in the country are mandated to celebrate Jesse Robredo Day.
If any provision of the Act is declared unconstitutional, the rest of the provisions will remain valid and effective.
All laws, decrees, orders, and issuances or portions thereof inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
RA 10669 took effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Republic Act No. 10669 was approved by President Benigno S. Aquino III on August 18, 2015.