MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has inked a law declaring August 30 of every year as “National Press Freedom Day.”
According to Republic Act (RA) 11699, which was signed on April 13, August 30 of every year is declared National Press Freedom Day in honor of Marcelo H. del Pilar, the father of Philippine Journalism.
Del Pilar, often known as “Plaridel,” was born on August 30, 1890.
Under RA 11699, August 30 of every year is a working holiday.
To guarantee the “meaningful observance and celebration” of National Press Freedom Day, all government agencies and instrumentalities, including the private sector, are ordered to engage and participate in any related activity to be conducted on the premises of their respective offices or establishments.
The directive covers the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine National Police, government-owned and -controlled corporations, and the local government units.
RA 11699 mandates the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to lead public and private schools at all levels in organizing consciousness-raising activities on the importance of the press and their rights and social responsibilities.
DepEd, CHED, and TESDA are likewise directed to make sure that the elimination of all forms of violence against the press will also be taught.
With regard to the holding of activities related to the observance of National Press Freedom Day, the three agencies must consult the Office of the President, government, and private media organizations.
The Palace has issued a copy of RA 11699 on Wednesday.
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