Declaration of March 23 as a Special Public Holiday in Aklan
Republic Act No. 7806, enacted on September 1, 1994, designates March 23 of each year as a special public holiday in the Province of Aklan. This day commemorates the death anniversary of the 19 martyrs of Aklan, who were key figures in the Katipunan's propaganda campaign and played a crucial role in resisting oppression against Aklan's patriots. The Act took effect upon its approval and lapsed into law without the President's signature, as per the constitutional provisions. It was officially published in the Official Gazette on January 9, 1995.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 7806
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 1, 1994 *
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7806
AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 23 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF AKLAN TO COMMEMORATE THE DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF THE XIX MARTYRS OF AKLAN
SECTION 1. In order to commemorate the death anniversary of the 19 martyrs of Aklan, the pioneers of the propaganda campaign of the Katipunan and who were instrumental in the suppression of the atrocities committed towards the patriots of Aklan, the 23rd day of March of every year is hereby declared as a special public holiday in the Province of Aklan.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. cd
* Lapsed into law without the signature of the President on September 1, 1994, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27(1) of the Constitution.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 91 No. 2 page 176 on January 9, 1995.
Cite This Law
Declaration of March 23 as a Special Public Holiday in Aklan, Republic Act No. 7806, Sep 1, 1994 (Philippines)
Declaration of March 23 as a Special Public Holiday in Aklan, Republic Act No. 7806 (Phil. 1994)
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