Establishes National Campus Press Freedom Day

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Republic Act No. 11440: Establishes National Campus Press Freedom Day

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Establishes National Campus Press Freedom Day

Law: Republic Act No. 11440

Decision Date: Aug 28, 2019

Republic Act No. 11440 establishes July 25 as National Campus Press Freedom Day, emphasizing the importance of campus press in promoting and protecting freedom of expression and press rights within educational institutions.

Law Summary

Declaration of National Campus Press Freedom Day

July 25 of every year is designated as "National Campus Press Freedom Day."
This day is to be observed nationwide across all educational institutions.

Institutional Support and Involvement

All educational institutions are mandated to provide support and assistance for the preparation and implementation of activities commemorating National Campus Press Freedom Day.
Activities and events during this observance are to be organized by students.

Implementation and Effectivity

The law took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
Publication may be in the Official Gazette or any newspaper with general circulation.

Legal and Legislative Process

The Act was passed by the House of Representatives as House Bill No. 6024 and by the Senate as a counterpart to Senate Bill No. 747.
It was approved by the President of the Philippines, thereby enacting its provisions into law.

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