Republic Act No. 9001

by the Republic of the Philippines

H. No. 1696

Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila

Eleventh Congress

Third Regular Session

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[ Republic Act No. 9001 ]

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE NINETEEN OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA AND THE PROVINCE OF PALAWAN AS PISTA YANG KAGUEBAN

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

SECTION 1.

June 19 is the Feast of Forest (Pista Yang Kagueban) in the City of Puerto Princesa and the Province of Palawan. This day is celebrated to generate participation in activities strengthening the province's commitment to reforest our precious lands and contribute to the global effort of preserving God's gift of nature for future generation to enjoy.

SEC. 2.

June 19 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday in the City of Puerto Princesa and the Province of Palawan.

SEC. 3.

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,

(Sgd.) AQUILINO Q. PIMENTEL JR.	(Sgd.) ARNULFO P. FUENTEBELLA.
President of the Senate	Speaker of the House of Representatives

This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on November 15, 2000 and October 2, 2000, respectively.

(Sgd.) LUTGARDO B. BARBO	(Sgd.) ROBERTO P. NAZARENO
Secretary of the Senate	Secretary General House of Representatives

Approved: January 19, 2001

(Sgd.) JOSEPH E. ESTRADA
President of the Philippines

Lapsed into law on January 19, 2001 without the President's signature, pursuant to Sec. 27(1), Article VI of the Constitution.