Amendments to Republic Act No. 9203
- Section 1 of RA No. 9203 is amended to reflect the new date for Catarman Day.
- The legal basis for the holiday remains unchanged aside from the date adjustment.
Responsibilities of Local Government
- The Municipal Government of Catarman is mandated to inform its component barangays and the Provincial Government of the change.
- The dissemination method is left to the discretion of the Municipal Government, which must ensure proper coordination for activities related to the holiday.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
- Publication must be done either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act was passed by the House of Representatives on May 2, 2017, and by the Senate on October 10, 2018.
- It was approved by the President of the Philippines on January 3, 2019.
- The Act reflects a formal legislative amendment and follows prescribed procedural rules for enactment.