[REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11444]
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
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:
Section 1. July 4 of every year is hereby declared 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. Upon proclamation of the President, July 4 of every year shall be special nonworking holiday in the entire Province of Bohol.
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 values 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 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 establishments to celebrate the "Francisco Dagohoy Day".
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 on: August 28, 2019
Uploaded on: September 26, 2019
Region: Central Visayas (Region VII)
