Declaration of July 22 as "Bohol Day"
Republic Act No. 7683, enacted on February 23, 1994, designates July 22 as a non-working special public holiday in the Province of Bohol and the City of Tagbilaran, known as "Bohol Day." This date commemorates the separation of Bohol from Cebu in 1854 and its recognition as a province during the American regime. The Act took effect immediately upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on May 16, 1994.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 7683
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 23, 1994
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7683
AN ACT TO DECLARE THE 22ND DAY OF JULY OF EVERY YEAR A NON-WORKING SPECIAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL AND THE CITY OF TAGBILARAN TO BE KNOWN AS "BOHOL DAY"
SECTION 1. On July 22, 1854, Bohol was separated from Cebu and, together with Siquijor, was created into a politico-military province during the Spanish rule in the Philippines. Thereafter, it was recognized as a province during the American regime. cd
SECTION 2. July 22 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working public holiday in the Province of Bohol and the City of Tagbilaran.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: February 23, 1994
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 90 No. 20 page 2709 on May 16, 1994.
Cite This Law
Declaration of July 22 as "Bohol Day", Republic Act No. 7683, Feb 23, 1994 (Philippines)
Declaration of July 22 as "Bohol Day", Republic Act No. 7683 (Phil. 1994)
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