Declaration of October 19 as 'Bacolod City Charter Day"
Republic Act No. 7724, enacted on May 19, 1994, designates October 19 of each year as a special nonworking public holiday in Bacolod City, known as "Bacolod City Charter Day." This date commemorates the anniversary of the city's charter and is celebrated with the renowned Maskara Festival. The Act emphasizes the importance of this occasion for the residents of Bacolod. It took effect immediately upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 7724
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 19, 1994
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7724
AN ACT DECLARING OCTOBER NINETEEN OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD TO BE KNOWN AS "BACOLOD CITY CHARTER DAY"
SECTION 1. October Nineteen is the Charter Day Anniversary of the City of Bacolod and its celebration is highlighted with the staging of the now famous Maskara Festival. casia
SECTION 2. October Nineteen of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking public holiday in the City of Bacolod.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. acd
Approved: May 19, 1994
Cite This Law
Declaration of October 19 as 'Bacolod City Charter Day", Republic Act No. 7724, May 19, 1994 (Philippines)
Declaration of October 19 as 'Bacolod City Charter Day", Republic Act No. 7724 (Phil. 1994)
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