Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11440)
The short title of Republic Act No. 11440 is the "National Campus Press Freedom Day Act."
The State's policy is to promote, protect, and safeguard the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of expression, speech, and of the press, particularly recognizing the role of the campus press.
The 25th of July of every year is designated as the National Campus Press Freedom Day.
The National Campus Press Freedom Day is to be observed in all educational institutions.
All educational institutions are mandated to provide full support and assistance to the preparation of the annual program of activities and events conducted by students in observance of the National Campus Press Freedom Day.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Republic Act No. 11440 was approved and signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
The campus press is recognized as an important institution in promoting and protecting the freedom of the press and freedom of expression.
It was enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.
Yes, the Act was passed by the House of Representatives as House Bill No. 6024 on August 14, 2017, and later adopted by the Senate as an annulment to Senate Bill No. 747 on June 4, 2019.