Declaration of Lapu-Lapu Day Holiday

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Republic Act No. 11040: Declaration of Lapu-Lapu Day Holiday

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Declaration of Lapu-Lapu Day Holiday

Law: Republic Act No. 11040

Decision Date: Jun 29, 2018

The Republic Act No. 11040 declares April 27 as a special holiday throughout the country and in the City of Lapu-Lapu, Province of Cebu, to commemorate the victory of Lapu-Lapu and his men over the Spaniards in the Battle of Mactan, repealing any conflicting laws or regulations.

Law Summary

Repealing Clause

All laws, decrees, orders, rules, regulations, or other issuances or parts thereof that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication.
Publication must be in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.

Legislative Process

The Act is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 108 and House Bill No. 6782.
Passed by the Senate on March 20, 2018.
Passed by the House of Representatives on March 21, 2018.
Approved by the President on June 29, 2018.

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