Republic Act No. 9748

: RA 9748 declares June 23 of every year as a special nonworking public holiday in the entire Province of Palawan and the City of Puerto Princesa.
: June 23 of every year.
: The “Foundation of the First Civil Government of the Province of Palawan after the American-Philippine War.”
: It applies to the entire Province of Palawan and the City of Puerto Princesa.
: It is a “special nonworking public holiday.”
: Upon its approval.
: November 10, 2009.
: It originated in the House of Representatives.
: On November 17, 2008.
: On August 24, 2009.
: Juan Ponce Enrile (President of the Senate) and Prospero C. Nograles (Speaker of the House of Representatives).
: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
: It is a special holiday because the law explicitly declares June 23 as a “Special Nonworking Public Holiday.”
: It covers both the entire Province of Palawan and the City of Puerto Princesa.
: The title is “Republic Act No. 9748 — Palawan Foundation Day Holiday Act,” and it is enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.