Title
Julian Felipe Day Holiday in Cavite
Law
Republic Act No. 7805
Decision Date
Sep 1, 1994
Republic Act No. 7805 designates January 28 as a non-working special public holiday in the City of Cavite, celebrating the birth anniversary of Professor Julian R. Felipe, the composer of the Philippine national anthem.

Purpose and declared holiday

  • Section 1 declares January 28 of every year as a nonworking special public holiday.
  • The holiday is issued in celebration of the birth anniversary of Professor Julian R. Felipe.
  • Section 1 recognizes his talent and ingenuity in the masterful constitution of the national anthem.
  • Section 1 names the holiday “Julian Felipe Day.”

Coverage and who is affected

  • The holiday applies in the City of Cavite.
  • The holiday is observed on January 28 of every year.
  • The day is a nonworking special public holiday.

Operative rule

  • Section 1 makes January 28 a nonworking special public holiday in the City of Cavite.
  • Section 1 requires observance of Julian Felipe Day on January 28 annually.
  • Section 1 ties the holiday’s observance to the celebration of Professor Julian R. Felipe’s birth anniversary.

Implementation and penalties

  • Republic Act No. 7805 establishes the holiday and effectivity rule but does not create additional procedural steps.
  • The law does not prescribe penalties, fines, or administrative sanctions for non-observance.

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