Republic Act No. 9706

: Republic Act No. 9706 is an act declaring September 29 of every year as a special nonworking public holiday in the Municipality of Balilihan, Province of Bohol, to commemorate its Sumad Day or foundation anniversary.
: It applies to the Municipality of Balilihan in the Province of Bohol.
: September 29 of every year is declared as a special nonworking public holiday.
: It commemorates Sumad Day, the foundation anniversary of the Municipality of Balilihan.
: The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
: The Act was approved by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on August 7, 2009.
: The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines enacted the Act.
: The House of Representatives passed it on December 3, 2008, and the Senate passed it on May 26, 2009.
: It applies locally, specifically to the Municipality of Balilihan in Bohol.
: Declaring a special nonworking public holiday recognizes and honors a significant local event or foundation anniversary, in this case, the Sumad Day of Balilihan.