Ninoy Aquino Day holiday declaration

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Republic Act No. 9256: Ninoy Aquino Day holiday declaration

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Title Supreme Court: Ninoy Aquino Day holiday declaration

Law: Republic Act No. 9256

Decision Date: Feb 25, 2004

August 21 is designated as Ninoy Aquino Day, a special nonworking holiday to honor the death anniversary of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino, Jr., with ceremonies organized by the EDSA Commission.

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EDSA Commission Role in Observance

Section 2 establishes that the EDSA Commission—created pursuant to Executive Order No. 82 (s. 1999)—shall plan and implement appropriate ceremonies for Ninoy Aquino Day.
Section 2 assigns to the EDSA Commission the responsibility for the observance ceremonies for the holiday.

Funding and Accounting Rules

Section 3 provides that the operations of the EDSA Commission shall be funded from the Budget of the Office of the President.
Section 3 provides that operations may also be funded from private donations.
Section 3 requires that funds accruing to and expenses made by the EDSA Commission shall be subject to the usual accounting rules and procedures.

Repeal of Inconsistent Laws

Section 4 mandates that all laws, presidential decrees, orders, issuances, rules and regulations, and any part thereof that are inconsistent with Republic Act No. 9256 are amended or modified accordingly.

Separability of Provisions

Section 5 states that if any provision of Republic Act No. 9256 is held unconstitutional or invalid, all other provisions not affected shall remain valid.

Effectivity and Publication Requirement

Section 6 provides that the Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
Section 6 requires publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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