Republic Act No. 9654 designates July 18 as a special nonworking holiday in the Province of South Cotabato to celebrate its foundation anniversary and the T'nalak Festival. The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval, which was on July 17, 2009. This law aims to honor the cultural heritage and historical significance of the province.
July 17, 2009
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9654
AN ACT DECLARING JULY 18TH A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF SOUTH COTABATO IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY AND THE CULMINATION OF THE T'NALAK FESTIVAL
SECTION 1. July 18 from this year hereon is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday in the Province of South Cotabato in commemoration of its foundation anniversary and the culmination of the T'nalak Festival. IaAEHD
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
Approved: July 17, 2009