AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 16 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF DAVAO, TO BE KNOWN AS "ARAW NG DABAW"
Araw ng Dabaw
Year:
1994
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Other
Date Approved:
February 23, 1994
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This act declares March 16 of every year as a special nonworking public holiday in the City of Davao, known as 'Araw ng Dabaw'. It aims to commemorate the city's establishment and promote local culture and heritage.Full Text
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Second Regular Session
[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7685, February 23, 1994 ]
AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 16 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF DAVAO, TO BE KNOWN AS "ARAW NG DABAW"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. The City of Davao was created by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 51 which took effect on March 16, 1936.
Section 2. March 16 of every year is hereby declared as a special nonworking public holiday in the City of Davao, to be known as the "Araw ng Dabaw."
Section 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved, February 23, 1994.
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