Title
Designation of August 18 as Jesse Robredo Day
Law
Republic Act No. 10669
Decision Date
Aug 18, 2015
August 18 is designated as Jesse Robredo Day, a special working holiday aimed at honoring the legacy of good governance and leadership of the late public servant, with activities organized by the Department of Education in schools nationwide.

Questions (Republic Act No. 10669)

RA No. 10669 is entitled “Jesse Robredo Day.”

August 18 of every year.

It is a special working holiday.

In all elementary and secondary schools in the country.

The holiday shall be observed on the Friday of that week.

The Department of Education (DepEd).

Emphasis on Jesse Robredo’s legacy of good governance and leadership to encourage students to continue the same for the good of the Philippines and the Filipino people.

If any provision is declared unconstitutional, it shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions.

All laws, decrees, orders, issuances, or portions inconsistent with RA 10669 are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Fifteen (15) days following its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

No. The law specifically states celebration in all elementary and secondary schools.

To celebrate Jesse Robredo Day in elementary and secondary schools with activities emphasizing his legacy of good governance and leadership.

The Friday of that week.

The Friday of that week.

Senate Bill No. 1281, approved by the Senate on June 9, 2014, was adopted as an amendment to House Bill No. 4768 by the House on May 12, 2015.

It was approved on August 18, 2015, and President Benigno S. Aquino III signed/approved it.


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