![]() – The Department of Education, in consultation with the National Book Development Board, other government agencies and units, and reading associations concerned, shall plan and implement activities for the observance of “Araw ng Pagbasa”, such as story-telling sessions and reading skills modules. ![]() In the event that the holiday falls on a weekend, the holiday shall be observed on the Friday of that week. – November 27 of every year is hereby declared as “Araw ng Pagbasa”, which shall be a regular working holiday, to be celebrated in all elementary and secondary schools in the country. 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. ![]() – 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. – This Act shall be known as “The Araw ng Pagbasa Act of 2013”. Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-third day of July, two thousand twelve.ĪN ACT DECLARING EVERY 27TH DAY OF NOVEMBER AS “ARAW NG PAGBASA”, A REGULAR WORKING HOLIDAYīe it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
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