Title
Special Holiday: Valenzuela City Anniversary
Law
Republic Act No. 9428
Decision Date
Apr 10, 2007
Republic Act No. 9428 designates February 14 as a special working holiday in the City of Valenzuela, Philippines, to commemorate its conversion into a highly urbanized city and requires all city officials, government agencies, organizations, and private companies to recognize and celebrate the city's progress on this day.
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Observance and Participation

  • All city officials are mandated to recognize this day.
  • National government agencies and instrumentalities located in Valenzuela are included in the observance.
  • Civic, religious, and other nongovernment organizations are expected to participate.
  • Private companies within the city are also encouraged to recognize and celebrate the day.
  • The Valenzuela city government is tasked with leading and organizing appropriate activities to honor the city’s development into a highly urbanized city.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval by the President of the Philippines.

Legal and Administrative Context

  • The law was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate in early 2007.
  • It aligns with the government policy of recognizing significant historical and developmental milestones through holiday declarations.
  • It emphasizes collective celebration involving public sector officials and private sector entities within Valenzuela City.

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