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
Republic Act No. 9001, enacted on January 19, 2001, designates June 19 as a special working holiday in Puerto Princesa City and the Province of Palawan, celebrated as "Pista Y ang Kagueban" or the Feast of Forest. This holiday aims to encourage community participation in activities focused on reforestation and environmental preservation, reinforcing the province's commitment to protecting its natural resources for future generations. The law took effect immediately upon approval and was published in the Official Gazette.
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.