Republic Act No. 12246 (RA 12246) — 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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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.
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. Approved, (SGD.) FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO (SGD.) FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ President of the Senate Speaker of the House of Representatives 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. (SGD.) RENATO N. BANTUG, JR. (SGD.) REGINALD S. VELASCO Secretary of the Senate Secretary General House of Representatives Approved: AUG 29 2025 (SGD.) FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR. President of the Philippines
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