Republic Act No. 9749

: Republic Act No. 9749 is an act declaring July 31 of every year as a special nonworking holiday in the entire Province of Marinduque to commemorate the victory of Filipino revolutionists in the Battle of Paye.
: July 31 of every year.
: It marks the victory of Filipino revolutionists in the Battle of Paye, which took place on July 31, 1900.
: In the entire Province of Marinduque.
: A special nonworking holiday.
: The provincial government of Marinduque and the Municipal Government of Boac, in coordination with the National Historical Institute.
: Officials and employees of national, provincial, and municipal government agencies and instrumentalities, as well as civic, religious, nongovernment, business, and civil society organizations.
: To give significance and honor to the heroes and heroines of the Battle of Paye.
: Upon its approval on November 10, 2009.
: President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo approved it; it was passed by the President of the Senate Juan Ponce Enrile and the Speaker of the House of Representatives Prospero C. Nograles.