Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9427)
The title of Republic Act No. 9427 is "An Act Declaring February 5 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the Municipality of Biaan, Province of Laguna to be Known as 'Biaan Liberation Day'".
February 5 of every year is declared as a special working holiday in the Municipality of Biaan.
It commemorates the liberation of the town of Biaan from the Japanese Imperial Forces by the 47th Division, 48th Regiment of the Hunters ROTC Guerillas under the command of Colonel Emmanuel de Ocampo.
February 5 is officially known as "Biaan Liberation Day".
The municipal government of Biaan, Laguna is mandated to coordinate the efforts of all sectors for the effective implementation of the Act.
RA 9427 applies only to the Municipality of Biaan, Province of Laguna.
RA 9427 took effect immediately upon its approval on April 10, 2007.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo approved RA 9427.
Colonel Emmanuel de Ocampo was the commander credited with liberating Biaan.
The House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines passed RA 9427.