Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9644)
Republic Act No. 9644 declares August 28 of every year as a special nonworking public holiday in the City of Cagayan de Oro to be known as "Cagayan de Oro City Day," celebrating the feast day of St. Augustine, the patron saint of the city.
It is observed every August 28 of every year.
In the City of Cagayan de Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental.
August 28 is legally recognized as "Cagayan de Oro City Day," a special nonworking public holiday dedicated to the feast day of St. Augustine, the city’s patron saint.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 11, 2009.
The Act was approved by then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and House Speaker Prospero C. Nograles signed the Act.
The Act originated in the House of Representatives and was finally passed by the House on November 17, 2008, and by the Senate on March 2, 2009.
No, it only applies to the City of Cagayan de Oro.
The purpose is to celebrate the feast day of St. Augustine, the patron saint of Cagayan de Oro, and to recognize the day as "Cagayan de Oro City Day."