Declaring July 1 as 'Tagbilaran City Charter Day'
Republic Act No. 8267, enacted on February 20, 1997, designates July 1 of each year as a nonworking special public holiday in Tagbilaran City, known as "Tagbilaran City Charter Day." This date commemorates the city's chartering as a city on July 1, 1966, under Republic Act No. 4660. The Act aims to celebrate the city's historical significance and promote local pride. It took effect immediately upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on May 5, 1997.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 8267
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 20, 1997
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8267
AN ACT DECLARING JULY ONE OF EVERY YEAR AS A NONWORKING SPECIAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR THE CITY OF TAGBILARAN TO BE KNOWN AS "TAGBILARAN CITY CHARTER DAY," AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. The City of Tagbilaran was chartered as a city on July 1, 1966 by virtue of Republic Act No. 4660. Thereafter, it was recognized as a component city of the Province of Bohol.
SECTION 2. July one of every year is hereby declared a nonworking special public holiday for the City of Tagbilaran to commemorate its charter day.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: February 20, 1997
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 93 No. 18 page 2772 on May 5, 1997.
Cite This Law
Declaring July 1 as 'Tagbilaran City Charter Day', Republic Act No. 8267, Feb 20, 1997 (Philippines)
Declaring July 1 as 'Tagbilaran City Charter Day', Republic Act No. 8267 (Phil. 1997)
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