Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11014)
The official title of Republic Act No. 11014 is "The First Philippine Republic Day Act."
January 23 of every year is declared as The First Philippine Republic Day.
It is classified as a special working holiday.
It commemorates the declaration of the First Philippine Republic on January 23, 1899, held at the Barasoain Church in the City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan.
The National Historical Commission, in coordination with the Department of Education, is tasked with this responsibility.
The activities are meant to ensure the significance of the historical event continues to inspire and instill pride in the rich and noble history of the Filipino nation.
The declaration of unconstitutionality of any provision shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions of the Act.
All laws, decrees, orders, and issuances or portions thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed the Act into law.