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.