Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11369)
Republic Act No. 11369 shall be known as the "National Students' Day Act."
November 17 of every year is declared as National Students' Day in recognition of the contributions of student activism to Philippine democracy and in accord with International Students' Day.
National Students' Day commemorates International Students' Day which marks the execution of nine Czechoslovakia students who fought against the Nazi occupation in 1941.
The policy cited is from Article II, Section 11 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution which values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights.
The National Youth Commission (NYC) is designated as the lead agency in the preparation and implementation of activities for National Students' Day.
They are mandated to support the National Youth Commission in facilitating and promoting activities related to the observance of National Students' Day in all public and private schools.
Yes, all public and private schools, colleges, and universities are encouraged to extend their full support for activities launched by students during the observance of National Students' Day.
This Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
The Act was approved by the Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III and the House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and was signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
It commemorated the execution of nine Czechoslovakian students by the Nazi regime in 1941 who fought against the occupation.