Blood Compact Day Holiday for Bohol

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Republic Act No. 9093: Blood Compact Day Holiday for Bohol

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Blood Compact Day Holiday for Bohol

Law: Republic Act No. 9093

Decision Date: Apr 8, 2001

Republic Act No. 9093 designates March 16 as a special public holiday in Tagbilaran City and Bohol Province, commemorating the historic blood compact between Spanish Captain-General Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Boholano Chieftain, Datu Sikatuna, symbolizing the first treaty of friendship and alliance between the Spanish and Filipinos.

Law Summary

Declaration of Blood Compact Day as a Working Special Public Holiday

The Act declares March 16 of every year as a working special public holiday.
The holiday is specifically observed in the City of Tagbilaran and the Province of Bohol.
It commemorates the historic Blood Compact event.

Effective Date of the Act

The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.

Legislative Process and Approval

The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
It was passed by the House of Representatives on February 6, 2001.
It was passed by the Senate on October 2, 2000.
The Act was approved by the President of the Philippines on April 8, 2001.

Government Officials Involved

Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. - President of the Senate, signed the Act.
Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. - Speaker of the House, signed the Act.
Lutgardo B. Barbo - Secretary of the Senate.
Roberto P. Nazareno - Secretary General of the House of Representatives.
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - President of the Philippines who approved the Act.

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