Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11440)
Republic Act No. 11440 is the National Campus Press Freedom Day Act, which recognizes the observance of July 25 of every year as the National Campus Press Freedom Day.
The main policy is to promote, protect, and safeguard the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of expression, speech, and the press, emphasizing the role of the campus press in this regard.
It is observed every year on July 25.
The campus press is recognized as an important institution in promoting and protecting freedom of the press and freedom of expression.
Yes, all educational institutions are mandated to observe the National Campus Press Freedom Day on July 25 of every year.
They 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 day.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
The Act was approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
It was enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.
It is officially known as the "National Campus Press Freedom Day Act."