Declaration of Philippine-American War Memorial Day

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Republic Act No. 11304: Declaration of Philippine-American War Memorial Day

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Title Supreme Court: Declaration of Philippine-American War Memorial Day

Law: Republic Act No. 11304

Decision Date: Apr 17, 2019

Republic Act No. 11304 designates February 4 as the 'Philippine-American War Memorial Day' and mandates the Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, and National Historical Commission of the Philippines to organize activities and provide necessary information for its observance.

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Role of the Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) are tasked to organize appropriate commemorative activities in all schools.
Activities must be held across all educational levels to honor the historical significance of the day.

Responsibilities of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) provides necessary information to DepEd, CHED, and the public.
NHCP ensures that commemorations are meaningful and accurately reflect the historical context.

Funding for Implementation

The funds required for executing the provisions of this Act will be sourced from the annual appropriations of the concerned government agencies.

Formulation of Implementing Rules and Regulations

Within ninety (90) days from the approval of the Act, the NHCP, in coordination with DepEd and CHED, shall create the rules and regulations for the Act's implementation.

Effectivity of the Act

The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

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