Republic Act No. 9642, enacted on June 11, 2009, designates March 16 of each year as Romblon Foundation Day, establishing it as a special nonworking public holiday in the Province of Romblon. The act aims to commemorate the foundation of Romblon and promote local heritage and culture. It will take effect 15 days after its publication in two national newspapers of general circulation.
June 11, 2009
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9642
AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 16 OF EVERY YEAR AS ROMBLON FOUNDATION DAY AND A SPECIAL NONWORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ROMBLON
SECTION 1. March 16 of every year is hereby declared as Romblon Foundation Day and a special nonworking public holiday in the Province of Romblon.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. cHDAIS
Approved: June 11, 2009