Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7683)
Republic Act No. 7683 declares the 22nd day of July of every year as a nonworking special public holiday in the Province of Bohol and the City of Tagbilaran, known as "Bohol Day."
Republic Act No. 7683 was approved on February 23, 1994.
Bohol Day commemorates the separation of Bohol from Cebu and its establishment as a politico-military province during the Spanish rule on July 22, 1854.
The special nonworking public holiday applies to the Province of Bohol and the City of Tagbilaran.
Yes, Bohol Day is declared a nonworking special public holiday.
Bohol Day is observed every July 22 of the year.
No, Bohol was first separated and made a politico-military province during the Spanish period in 1854, and it was later recognized as a province during the American regime.
No, the Act does not specify any penalties for violation of the declared holiday.
The purpose is to commemorate Bohol's historical significance and its establishment as a separate province, fostering local pride and remembrance of its historical heritage.
No, it applies only to the Province of Bohol and the City of Tagbilaran.