Republic Act No. 9706 establishes September 29 as a special nonworking public holiday in the Municipality of Balilihan, Province of Bohol. This day is designated to commemorate the town's Sumad Day, which marks its foundation anniversary. The law took effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two national newspapers. The act was approved on August 7, 2009.
August 7, 2009
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9706
AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER 29 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NONWORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALILIHAN, PROVINCE OF BOHOL
SECTION 1. September 29 of every year is hereby declared as a special nonworking public holiday in the Municipality of Balilihan, Province of Bohol to commemorate its Sumad Day or foundation anniversary. EDATSI
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation.
Approved: August 7, 2009