Title
August 28 holiday in Cagayan de Oro
Law
Republic Act No. 9644
Decision Date
Jun 13, 2009
August 28 is designated as a special nonworking public holiday in Cagayan de Oro to celebrate "Cagayan de Oro City Day" in honor of St. Augustine, the city's patron saint.
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Q&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, Province of Misamis Oriental, known as "Cagayan de Oro City Day".

August 28 of every year.

To celebrate the feast day of St. Augustine, the patron saint of Cagayan de Oro City.

It applies specifically to the City of Cagayan de Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental.

It is declared a special nonworking public holiday.

The Act shall take effect upon its approval.

The Act was approved by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on June 11, 2009.

Juan Ponce Enrile (President of the Senate) and Prospero C. Nograles (Speaker of the House of Representatives) signed the Act.

It applies only locally to the City of Cagayan de Oro.

It marks the celebration of the city's patron saint's feast day and promotes cultural heritage and local identity.


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