Republic Act No. 11897

: The short title is the "National Baptist Day Act."
: The second Thursday of January of every year is declared as National Baptist Day.
: National Baptist Day is proclaimed as a special working holiday.
: The State recognizes the Baptists for their continuous pursuit of their evangelical mission to contribute to nation-building by establishing Christian schools that instill academic excellence and build character and churches that teach biblical principles for societal betterment.
: The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
: It was approved by lapse of time without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI Section 27(1) of the 1987 Constitution.
: A special working holiday means that work is generally not suspended but the day is recognized for observance, and work may be performed with appropriate pay as prescribed by labor laws.
: The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Secretary General of the House of Representatives signed the law; the President did not sign but it lapsed into law.
: No penalties or sanctions for non-observance are specified in the Act.
: They contribute to nation-building by instilling academic excellence and building character in individuals.