Declaration of October 31 as a Special Nonworking Holiday in Dumangas, Iloilo
Republic Act No. 7771, enacted on June 19, 1994, establishes October 31 of each year as a special non-working public holiday in Dumangas, Iloilo. This holiday commemorates the birth anniversary of Colonel Quintin D. Salas, a notable Visayan revolutionary hero from the Philippine-American War. The Act aims to honor his contributions and serve as an inspiration for Filipinos, particularly the youth. It became law without the President's signature, in accordance with the Philippine Constitution.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 7771
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 19, 1994 *
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7771
AN ACT DECLARING OCTOBER THIRTY-ONE OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DUMANGAS, PROVINCE OF ILOILO, TO COMMEMORATE THE BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF COLONEL QUINTIN D. SALAS
SECTION 1. October Thirty-one of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking public holiday in the Municipality of Dumangas, Province of Iloilo, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Colonel Quintin D. Salas, a Visayan revolutionary hero of the Philippine-American War who serves as an inspiration to the Filipinos especially the Visayan and youth of the land. cd
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
* Lapsed into law without the signature of the President on June 19, 1994, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27(1) of the Constitution.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 90 No. 34 page 4954 on August 22, 1994.
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Declaration of October 31 as a Special Nonworking Holiday in Dumangas, Iloilo, Republic Act No. 7771, Jun 19, 1994 (Philippines)
Declaration of October 31 as a Special Nonworking Holiday in Dumangas, Iloilo, Republic Act No. 7771 (Phil. 1994)
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