Republic Act No. 9683, approved on August 4, 2009, designates September 18 of each year as a special nonworking holiday in the City of Bislig, Surigao del Sur. This holiday commemorates the signing of Republic Act No. 8804, which established Bislig as a city. The law aims to honor the city's significance and promote local heritage. The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.
August 4, 2009
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9683
AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER 18 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF BISLIG, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
SECTION 1. September 18 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday in the City of Bislig, Province of Surigao del Sur to commemorate the signing of Republic Act No. 8804 declaring Bislig a city of Surigao del Sur. aATHES
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: August 4, 2009