AN ACT DECLARING JULY 4 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE PROVINCE OF BOHOL, TO BE KNOWN AS "FRANCISCO DAGOHOY DAY" IN HONOR OF FRANCISCO DAGOHOY, A NATIVE OF BOHOL AND LEADER OF THE LONGEST PHILIPPINE REVOLT ON RECORD THAT LASTED FOR EIGHTY-FIVE (85) YEARS DURING THE SPANISH ERA

• Number: Republic Act No. 11444
• Sections: 3

Section 1

SECTION 1. July 4 of every year is hereby declared a special working holidays in the entire Province of Bohol, to be known as "Francisco Dagohoy Day" in honor of Francisco Dagohoy, a native of Bohol and leader of the longest Philippine revolt on record that lasted for eighty-five (85) years during the Spanish era. Upon proclamation of the President, July 4 of every year shall be a special nonworking holiday in the entire Province of Bohol.

Section 2

SEC. 2. The Department of Education Regional Office shall plan and implement activities for the holiday and ensure that Francisco Dagohoy's legacy of courage and patriotism is given emphasis so as to encourage the youth to continue the good value and patriotism demonstrated by Francisco Dagohoy.

Moreover, to ensure a meaningful observance of the holiday as herein declared, all heads of local government units and instrumentalities, including government-owned and controlled corporations, and employers in the private sector shall encourage and afford sufficient time and opportunities for their employees to engage and participate in any activity conducted within the premises of their respective offices or establishment to celebrate the "Francisco Dagohoy Day."

Section 3

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

(SGD.) VICENTE C. SOTTO III

President of the Senate

(SGD.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

Speaker of the House of Representatives

This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was passed by the House of Representatives on December 4, 2017, amended by the Senate of the Philippines on June 3, 2019 and which amendments were concurred in the House of Representatives on June 4, 2019.

(SGD.) MYRA MARIE D. VILLARICA

Secretary of the Senate

(SGD.) DANTE ROBERTO P. MALING

Acting Secretary General House of Representatives

Approved: AUG 28 2019

(SGD.) RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE

President of the Philippines