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AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 7 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDATION DAY

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August 29, 2025

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This Act declares March 7 of every year as a special working holiday in the Island Garden City of Samal, Province of Davao del Norte, to commemorate its foundation day. It aims to recognize the significance of the city's establishment and promote local pride and celebration.
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[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 12246, August 29, 2025 ]

AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 7 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDATION DAY

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. March 7 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday in the Island Garden City of Samal, Province of Davao del Norte, in commemoration of its foundation day. Upon proclamation of the President, March 7 of every year shall be a special non-working holiday in the said city.

Section 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

This Act, which originated in the House of Representatives, was passed by the House of Representatives on September 5, 2022, amended by the Senate of the Philippines on December 17, 2024, and which amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on June 4, 2025.

Approved: AUG 29 2025

(SGD.) FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR.
President of the Philippines


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