An Act Declaring February First of Every Year as "Jose Maria C. Panganiban Day" and a Special Working Public Holiday in the Province of Camarines Norte
Republic Act No. 9090, enacted on April 8, 2001, designates February 1 of each year as "Jose Maria C. Panganiban Day," a special working public holiday in Camarines Norte. This law aims to promote patriotism and nationalism among Filipinos, especially the youth, by honoring Jose Maria C. Panganiban for his contributions and sacrifices for humanitarian reforms in the Philippines. The act emphasizes the importance of recognizing historical figures by commemorating their birth or death anniversaries with public holidays. It took effect upon approval and was published in the Official Gazette on July 30, 2001.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 9090
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 8, 2001
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9090
AN ACT DECLARING FEBRUARY FIRST OF EVERY YEAR AS "JOSE MARIA C. PANGANIBAN DAY" AND A SPECIAL WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF CAMARINES NORTE
SECTION 1. It is a declared policy of the State to give priority activities to foster patriotism and nationalism among the Filipinos in general, and the youth in particular.
SECTION 2. In recognition of Jose Maria C. Panganiban's sacrifices and his fight for humanitarian reforms for his beloved country, and for placing him among the heroes and great men whose death or birth anniversaries are given appropriate recognition and honor by way of declaring their respective date of death or date of birth as a special working public holiday, it is hereby declared that February 1st of every year as "Jose Maria C. Panganiban Day" and a special working public holiday in the Province of Camarines Norte.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: April 8, 2001
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 97 No. 31, page 4555 on July 30, 2001.
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An Act Declaring February First of Every Year as "Jose Maria C. Panganiban Day" and a Special Working Public Holiday in the Province of Camarines Norte, Republic Act No. 9090, Apr 8, 2001 (Philippines)
An Act Declaring February First of Every Year as "Jose Maria C. Panganiban Day" and a Special Working Public Holiday in the Province of Camarines Norte, Republic Act No. 9090 (Phil. 2001)
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