Declaration of October 17 as a Special Holiday in Sorsogon
Republic Act No. 7380, enacted on April 10, 1992, designates October 17 of each year as a special holiday in the Province of Sorsogon to commemorate its anniversary as a local government unit. The Act mandates that all government officials, both national and local, are responsible for organizing and leading the celebrations each year. This law aims to foster a sense of pride and recognition of the province's history and governance. It took effect upon its approval and was officially published on June 1, 1992.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 7380
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 10, 1992
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7380
AN ACT DECLARING OCTOBER 17 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL HOLIDAY IN THE WHOLE PROVINCE OF SORSOGON IN CELEBRATION AND COMMEMORATION OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF ITS ESTABLISHMENT
SECTION 1. Subject to the provisions of the Constitution and of laws, not inconsistent herewith, October 17, of every year is hereby declared a special holiday throughout the Province of Sorsogon in commemoration and celebration of the anniversary of its foundation as a local government unit. cd i
SECTION 2. All government officials in the province, national and local, elected and appointed, shall see to it to look forward every year thereafter to spearhead the commemoration of the foundation day of the province. cd
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: April 10, 1992
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 88 No. 22 page 32648 on June 1, 1992.
Cite This Law
Declaration of October 17 as a Special Holiday in Sorsogon, Republic Act No. 7380, Apr 10, 1992 (Philippines)
Declaration of October 17 as a Special Holiday in Sorsogon, Republic Act No. 7380 (Phil. 1992)
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