Title
June 19 Special Holiday in Laguna for Rizal Birth
Law
Republic Act No. 11144
Decision Date
Nov 9, 2018
Republic Act No. 11144 designates June 19 as a special nonworking holiday in Laguna to honor the birth anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal, promoting national pride and unity while potentially boosting tourism and local businesses in the province.

Scope and Coverage

  • The special nonworking holiday is applicable solely within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Laguna.
  • It does not extend beyond the Province of Laguna and is not a national holiday.

Effectivity

  • The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
  • Publication must be made either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation to fulfill the requirement.

Legislative Process and Approval

  • The law originated from the House of Representatives.
  • It was passed by the House of Representatives on May 2, 2017, and subsequently by the Senate on September 17, 2018.
  • The law was approved by the President of the Philippines on November 9, 2018.

Official Signatories

  • The Act was signed by Vicente C. Sotto III, President of the Senate, and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
  • It was also attested by the Secretary of the Senate and the Acting Secretary General of the House of Representatives.
  • The President who approved the Act was Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

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