James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day2026 · Date · History · Messages
Republic Act No. 11217 declares January 17 every year as James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day, a special nonworking holiday in Olongapo City and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.
About James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day
James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day is observed every January 17 as a special nonworking holiday in Olongapo City and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in the Philippines.
Its status and local geographic scope are established directly by Republic Act No. 11217.
Why James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day matters
The law creates the day as a local commemoration of James Leonard Tagle Gordon.
Republic Act No. 11217 describes the purpose in terms of Gordon’s achievements, contributions and heroism; that characterization is the statute’s stated rationale and is kept attributed to the law.
History of James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day
Republic Act No. 11217 originated as House Bill No. 8648 and was passed by the House of Representatives on 5 December 2018 and the Senate on 14 January 2019.
The Act was approved on 14 February 2019.
Section 1 declares January 17 of every year a special nonworking holiday in Olongapo City and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.
The reviewed law establishes the recurring holiday but does not state the first year in which the holiday was actually observed.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
6 fields not established in reviewed sources
How to Observe James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day
Read Republic Act No. 11217 to understand the legal scope of the day.
Use Olongapo City or Subic Bay Freeport notices for current local schedules, services and event details.
Visit historical or civic resources about Olongapo and the Subic Bay area.
When discussing the honoree, distinguish factual biographical history from the commendatory wording used in the statute.
Do not describe the day as a nationwide Philippine public holiday; the law gives it a specific local scope.
James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day Facts
James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day falls on January 17 every year.
Republic Act No. 11217 makes it a special nonworking holiday in Olongapo City and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.
For James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day, the Act was approved on 14 February 2019.
The law originated as House Bill No. 8648.
The reviewed statute does not state why January 17 specifically was selected.
James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day Messages
May the day offer an opportunity to learn more about Olongapo’s civic history.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
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Evidence & sources
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Senate of the Philippines — Republic Act No. 11217 (opens in a new tab)
Statutory Local Commemoration
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Frequently asked questions
When is James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day?
17 January annually The documented recurrence rule is: 17 January.
Does James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Olongapo City and Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines / local special nonworking holiday. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day?
The reviewed sources identify Congress of the Philippines, through Republic Act No. 11217 as the proclaiming or establishing body.
Is James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Philippines. Its fuller verified scope is: Olongapo City and Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines / local special nonworking holiday.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-28.
When is James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day?
It is observed every January 17.
Where is it a special nonworking holiday?
Republic Act No. 11217 applies to Olongapo City and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.
What law established the day?
Republic Act No. 11217.
Is it a nationwide Philippine holiday?
No. The statute gives the special nonworking holiday a specific local scope in Olongapo City and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.
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