Republic of the Philippines
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Metro ManilaFifteenth Congress
Third Regular SessionBegun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-third day of July, two thousand twelve.
REPUBLIC ACT No. 10556
AN ACT DECLARING EVERY 27TH DAY OF NOVEMBER AS "ARAW NG PAGBASA", A REGULAR WORKING HOLIDAY
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. Title. – This Act shall be known as "The Araw ng Pagbasa Act of 2013″.
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. – The State recognizes and supports endeavors that promote reading and literacy, motivate awareness and uphold our Filipino heritage and culture, including educational activities focusing on the life of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., whose role in our country’s history was influenced by great writings of different individuals.
The State likewise recognizes the importance of promoting reading as a shared activity among the youth, families, educators and the private sector, thereby emphasizing personal interaction and facilitating the exchange of ideas throughout the country.
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AN ACT DECLARING EVERY 27TH DAY OF NOVEMBER AS “ARAW NG PAGBASA”
Republic Act No. 10556
Summary of Republic Act No. 10556 (The Araw ng Pagbasa Act of 2013)
Title and Policy Declaration
- The Act is known as "The Araw ng Pagbasa Act of 2013". (Section 1)
- It recognizes and supports efforts that promote reading, literacy, Filipino heritage and culture, including educational activities on the life of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. (Section 2)
- It also recognizes the importance of promoting reading as a shared activity among youth, families, educators, and the private sector. (Section 2)
National Holiday
- November 27 of every year is declared as "Araw ng Pagbasa", a regular working holiday. (Section 3)
- If the holiday falls on a weekend, it shall be observed on the Friday of that week. (Section 3)
Implementation
- The Department of Education, in consultation with the National Book Development Board, other government agencies, and reading associations, shall plan and implement activities for the observance of "Araw ng Pagbasa". (Section 4)
- Activities may include story-telling sessions and reading skills modules. (Section 4)
- The use of regional languages in the celebration shall be encouraged, in addition to Filipino and English. (Section 4)
Effectivity
- The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. (Section 5)
Title and Policy Declaration
- The Act is known as "The Araw ng Pagbasa Act of 2013". (Section 1)
- It recognizes and supports efforts that promote reading, literacy, Filipino heritage and culture, including educational activities on the life of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. (Section 2)
- It also recognizes the importance of promoting reading as a shared activity among youth, families, educators, and the private sector. (Section 2)
National Holiday
- November 27 of every year is declared as "Araw ng Pagbasa", a regular working holiday. (Section 3)
- If the holiday falls on a weekend, it shall be observed on the Friday of that week. (Section 3)
Implementation
- The Department of Education, in consultation with the National Book Development Board, other government agencies, and reading associations, shall plan and implement activities for the observance of "Araw ng Pagbasa". (Section 4)
- Activities may include story-telling sessions and reading skills modules. (Section 4)
- The use of regional languages in the celebration shall be encouraged, in addition to Filipino and English. (Section 4)
Effectivity
- The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. (Section 5)