January 19, 2001

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9001

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE NINETEEN OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA AND THE PROVINCE OF PALAWAN AS PISTA Y ANG KAGUEBAN

SECTION 1. June 19 is the Feast of Forest (Pista Y ang Kagueban) in the City of Puerto Princesa and the Province of Palawan. This day is celebrated to generate participation in activities strengthening the province's commitment to reforest our precious lands and contribute to the global effort of preserving God's gift of nature for future generation to enjoy.

SECTION 2. June 19 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday in the City of Puerto Princesa and the Province of Palawan.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: January 19, 2001

Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 97 No. 13, 50 Supp., on March 26, 2001.