Republic Act No. 9427, approved on April 10, 2007, designates February 5 of each year as "Bian Liberation Day," a special working holiday in the Municipality of Bian, Laguna. This day commemorates the liberation of Bian from Japanese forces by the 47th Division, 48th Regiment of the Hunters ROTC Guerillas under Colonel Emmanuel de Ocampo. The local government is tasked with coordinating the celebration and activities related to this observance. The Act took effect immediately upon its approval.
April 10, 2007
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9427
AN ACT DECLARING FEBRUARY 5 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BIÑAN, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA TO BE KNOWN AS "BIÑAN LIBERATION DAY"
SECTION 1. To commemorate the liberation of the town of Biñan from the Japanese Imperial Forces by the 47th Division, 48th Regiment of the Hunters ROTC Guerillas under the command of Colonel Emmanuel de Ocampo, February 5 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday in the Municipality of Biñan, Province of Laguna to be known as "Biñan Liberation Day". TDCAHE
SECTION 2. The municipal government of Biñan, Laguna is hereby mandated to coordinate the efforts of all sectors in Biñan for the effective implementation of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
Approved: April 10, 2007