Title
Biaan Liberation Day Holiday Law
Law
Republic Act No. 9427
Decision Date
Apr 10, 2007
Republic Act No. 9427 declares February 5 as Biñan Liberation Day, a special working holiday in the Municipality of Biñan, Province of Laguna, to commemorate the town's liberation from the Japanese Imperial Forces by the 47th Division, 48th Regiment of the Hunters ROTC Guerillas under Colonel Emmanuel de Ocampo.

Law Summary

Role of the Municipal Government

  • The municipal government of BiAan is mandated to coordinate with all sectors within the municipality.
  • The coordination aims to ensure the effective implementation of the holiday and its commemorative activities.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.
  • The law was approved and signed by the President of the Philippines on April 10, 2007.

Legislative Approval

  • The Act was passed by the House of Representatives on February 7, 2007.
  • The Senate approved the Act on January 22, 2007.
  • The law originated from the House of Representatives.

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