Section 1
SECTION 1. The Kuyamis Festival is hereby declared the official festival of the Province of Misamis Oriental.
Republic Act No. 12275 (RA 12275) — An Act Declaring the Kuyamis Festival as the Official Festival of the Province of Misamis Oriental
Republic Act No. 12275 (RA 12275) — An Act Declaring the Kuyamis Festival as the Official Festival of the Province of Misamis Oriental
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Section 2
SEC. 2. The second Friday of January of every year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday in the province in celebration of the Kuyamis Festival.
Section 3
SEC. 3. To carry out the purpose of this Act, there is hereby created a Special Festival Fund to be charged against any available fund of the province, including its share from the National Tax Allotment. The Province of Misamis Oriental is also authorized to receive donations and contributions from private individuals, corporations, and non-government organizations.
Section 4
SEC. 4. 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 and the Senate of the Philippines on January 23, 2023 and June 3, 2025, respectively. (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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