July 27 Special Working Holiday for Iglesia ni Cristo

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Republic Act No. 9645: July 27 Special Working Holiday for Iglesia ni Cristo

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Title Supreme Court: July 27 Special Working Holiday for Iglesia ni Cristo

Law: Republic Act No. 9645

Decision Date: Jun 12, 2009

July 27 is designated as a special national working holiday to honor the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo, recognizing its contributions to spiritual enlightenment and good citizenship.

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Declaration of Policy

The State recognizes the Iglesia ni Cristo's significant role in promoting spiritual enlightenment and good citizenship among its members.
The policy mandates the observance of the Iglesia ni Cristo founding anniversary every July 27.

National Holiday Provision

July 27 is declared as a special national working holiday annually.
The holiday commemorates the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo in the Philippines.

Repealing Clause

Any existing laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, letters of instruction, administrative orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

Effectivity Clause

The Act becomes effective 15 days after its publication.
Publication must be in at least two newspapers of general circulation.

Legislative Process and Approval

The Act is a consolidation of House Bill No. 5410 and Senate Bill No. 3281.
It was finally passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate on June 3, 2009.
The Act was approved by the President of the Philippines on June 12, 2009.

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