Republic Act No. 12272 (RA 12272) — An Act Declaring October 5 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Province of Davao Del Sur, to Be Known as "Araw Ng Sta. Cruz", in Commemoration of Its Foundation Anniversary
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SECTION 1. October 5 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday in the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Province of Davao del Sur, to be known as "Araw ng Sta. Cruz", in commemoration of its foundation anniversary. However, upon proclamation of the President, October 5 of every year shall be a special non-working holiday in the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Province of Davao del Sur.
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the completion of 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 November 21, 2022, amended by the Senate of the Philippines on June 3, 2025, and which amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on June 10, 2025. (SGD.) RENATO N. BANTUG, JR. (SGD.) REGINALD S. VELASCO Secretary of the Senate Secretary General House of Representatives Approved: Lapsed into law on SEP 07 2025 without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27(1) of the Constitution FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR. President of the Philippines
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