Declaration of March 16 as Araw ng Davao
Republic Act No. 7551, enacted on May 22, 1992, designates March 16 of each year as "Araw ng Davao," a special nonworking public holiday in Davao City. This act aligns with Commonwealth Act No. 51, which established Davao City as a distinct political entity. On this day, local officials are tasked with leading celebrations involving various groups, including national government agencies, civic organizations, and private companies, to honor the city's residents and commemorate the occasion. The law took effect upon its approval and was officially published in the Gazette on July 6, 1992.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 7551
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 22, 1992
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7551
AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 16 OF EVERY YEAR AS ARAW NG DAVAO, A SPECIAL NONWORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN DAVAO CITY
SECTION 1. In accordance with the approval of Commonwealth Act No. 51, otherwise known as the Charter of Davao City, mandating the creation of the city as a distinct political subdivision, this Act declares March 16 of 1990 and every year thereafter as Araw ng Davao, a special nonworking public holiday in the entire Davao City. cdt
SECTION 2. On the anniversary day, March 16, the officials of Davao City shall lead appropriate and meaningful celebrations and activities participated in by officials and employees of the national government agencies or instrumentalities, civic, religious and nongovernment organizations, and private companies doing business and operating in Davao City in order to give significance and meaning to the occasion and to honor the inhabitants of Davao City.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: May 22, 1992
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 88 No. 27 page 4282 on July 6, 1992.
Cite This Law
Declaration of March 16 as Araw ng Davao, Republic Act No. 7551, May 22, 1992 (Philippines)
Declaration of March 16 as Araw ng Davao, Republic Act No. 7551 (Phil. 1992)
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