Republic Act No. 11897

: The short title of Republic Act No. 11897 is the "National Baptist Day Act."
: The State declares its policy to recognize the Baptists for their continuous evangelical mission contributing to nation-building by establishing Christian schools and churches that instill academic excellence, build character, and share biblical principles for societal betterment.
: The second Thursday of January of every year is declared as National Baptist Day.
: National Baptist Day is proclaimed as a special working holiday.
: To recognize the important contribution of the Baptists in nation-building and to promote the observance of their evangelical mission and educational and religious efforts.
: It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
: No, the Act lapsed into law without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI Section 27(1) of the Constitution.
: The Senate passed it as Senate Bill No. 2522, and the House of Representatives adopted it as an amendment to House Bill No. 6522.
: Speaker Lord Alan Jay Q. Velasco, Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III, Secretary of the Senate Myra Marie D. Villarica, Secretary General of the House Mark Llandro L. Mendoza, and President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
: No, the law does not specify any penalties for non-observance.