Declaring March 25 of Every Year as a Special Non-Working Holiday in Candon City, Ilocos Sur
Republic Act No. 9198, enacted on March 24, 2003, designates March 25 of each year as a special non-working holiday in the City of Candon, Ilocos Sur, in commemoration of the "Cry of Candon." This event marks the declaration of the Republica de Filipinas Katipunan de Candon by local heroes, including Don Isabelo Abaya. The holiday honors those who sacrificed their lives for freedom. The Act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on June 3, 2003.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 9198
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 24, 2003
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9198
AN ACT DECLARING MARCH TWENTY-FIVE OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF CANDON, PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR, AS THE "CRY OF CANDON"
SECTION 1. March 25 commemorates the "Cry of Candon" in the City of Candon, Province of Ilocos Sur, when local heroes led by Don Isabelo Abaya declared the Republica de Filipinas Katipunan de Candon.
SECTION 2. In honor of the men and women who sacrificed their lives for freedom, March 25 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday in the City of Candon.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: March 24, 2003
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 99 No. 23 Page 3688 on June 3, 2003.
Cite This Law
Declaring March 25 of Every Year as a Special Non-Working Holiday in Candon City, Ilocos Sur, Republic Act No. 9198, Mar 24, 2003 (Philippines)
Declaring March 25 of Every Year as a Special Non-Working Holiday in Candon City, Ilocos Sur, Republic Act No. 9198 (Phil. 2003)
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