Law Summary
SECTION 1: Declaration of the Holiday
Legal Principle: This section establishes September 29 of each year as a special nonworking public holiday specifically in the Municipality of Balilihan, Province of Bohol.
Purpose: The holiday is designated to commemorate the Sumad Day or the foundation anniversary of Balilihan.
• September 29 is officially recognized as a special nonworking public holiday.
• The holiday commemorates the foundation anniversary of the municipality.
SECTION 2: Effectivity of the Act
Legal Principle: This section outlines the conditions for the act's implementation.
Publication Requirement: The act will take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
• The act is effective 15 days post-publication.
• Publication must occur in the Official Gazette or in at least two widely circulated newspapers.
Legislative Approval
Legislative Process: The act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed by both chambers of Congress.
• Final passage by the House of Representatives occurred on December 3, 2008.
• The Senate approved the act on May 26, 2009.
• Approved by the President of the Philippines on August 7, 2009.
Signatories
Key Officials: The act bears the signatures of:
• Juan Ponce Enrile, President of the Senate
• Prospero C. Nograles, Speaker of the House of Representatives
• Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Philippines
• Emma Lirio-Reyes, Secretary of the Senate
• Marilyn B. Baraua-Yap, Secretary General of the House of Representatives
Key Takeaways
- Public Holiday: September 29 is established as a nonworking public holiday in Balilihan, Bohol.
- Commemoration: The holiday is specifically for the Sumad Day, marking the municipality's foundation anniversary.
- Implementation Timeline: The act becomes effective 15 days following its official publication.
- Legislative History: The act was approved by both legislative chambers and the President in 2009, ensuring its legal standing.