Title
Lapu-Lapu Day Holiday Declaration Act
Law
Republic Act No. 11040
Decision Date
Jun 29, 2018
April 27 is designated as Lapu-Lapu Day, a special working public holiday nationwide and a nonworking holiday in Lapu-Lapu City, to honor the victory of Lapu-Lapu and his men over Ferdinand Magellan's forces in the historic Battle of Mactan in 1521.
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Q&A (Republic Act No. 11040)

April 27 of every year is declared as Lapu-Lapu Day or Adlaw ni Lapu-Lapu.

It commemorates the victory of Lapu-Lapu and his men over the Spaniards led by Ferdinand Magellan in the historic Battle of Mactan on April 27, 1521.

It is observed as a special working public holiday throughout the country.

It is observed as a special nonworking holiday in the City of Lapu-Lapu, Province of Cebu.

The Act takes effect 15 days following its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.

All inconsistent laws, decrees, orders, rules, regulations, or other issuances are repealed or modified accordingly.

It allows commemoration of Lapu-Lapu's victory while ensuring work continues across the country except in the City of Lapu-Lapu.

It was approved by the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

The Senate passed it on March 20, 2018, and the House of Representatives passed it on March 21, 2018.

Section 2 contains the Repealing Clause which repeals or modifies laws inconsistent with this Act.


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