April 13, 2022
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11699
AN ACT DECLARING AUGUST 30 OF EVERY YEAR AS "NATIONAL PRESS FREEDOM DAY" AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1.August 30 of every year is hereby declared as "National Press Freedom Day," a working holiday, in honor of Marcelo H. Del Pilar, the father of Philippine Journalism, who wrote under the pen name "Plaridel," and who was born on August 30, 1850.
SECTION 2.To ensure the meaningful observance and celebration of National Press Freedom Day, all government agencies and instrumentalities, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine National Police, government-owned and controlled corporations, local government units, as well as the private sector shall afford sufficient time and opportunity for their employees to engage and participate in any related activity to be conducted in the premises of their respective offices or establishments.
SECTION 3.The Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), in consultation with...
Declaring National Press Freedom Day
- August 30 of every year is declared as "National Press Freedom Day", a working holiday. (Section 1)
- It honors Marcelo H. Del Pilar, the father of Philippine Journalism, who wrote under the pen name "Plaridel" and was born on August 30, 1850. (Section 1)
Observance and Celebration
- All government agencies, Armed Forces, Police, government corporations, local government units, and private sector shall:
- Afford sufficient time and opportunity for employees to engage and participate in related activities. (Section 2)
- Conduct activities in their respective offices or establishments. (Section 2)
Educational Activities
- The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) shall:
- In consultation with the Office of the President and media organizations, lead public and private schools in organizing activities. (Section 3)
- Activities shall raise consciousness on the importance of the press, their rights and responsibilities, and elimination of violence against the press. (Section 3)
Effectivity
- The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation. (Section 4)