Republic Act No. 9187

The State aims to enhance relationships with countries sharing historical, cultural, and traditional ties with the Philippines.
June 30 commemorates President Emilio Aguinaldo's recognition of Spanish soldiers' loyalty during the siege in Baler.
The declaration of this day as a national holiday serves to honor the benevolence that fostered improved relations between the Philippines and Spain.

June 30 is officially designated as Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day.
The day is intended to celebrate the cultural and historical connections, friendship, and cooperation between the Philippines and Spain.
It is established as a national special working holiday, with Aurora Province observing it as a special non-working holiday.

The National Historical Institute (NHI) is tasked with the implementation of the Act.
The NHI is responsible for formulating and issuing the necessary rules and regulations to ensure proper execution of the Act.

An Inter-agency Committee is created to organize activities for the commemoration of Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day.
The Committee is chaired by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, with the Executive Director of the NHI and the Mayor of Baler serving as Co-Vice Chairmen.
Members include Undersecretaries from the Departments of Education and Tourism, representatives from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the University of the Philippines History Department.
The Philippine Ambassador to Spain and the Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines are designated as ex officio members of the Committee.

An annual budget of Fifteen million pesos (Php15,000,000.00) is allocated for the celebration of Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day.
Thirty percent (30%) of this budget is specifically earmarked for research and development.
Future expenses for the celebration will be included in subsequent General Appropriations Acts.

If any section or provision of the Act is deemed unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining sections or provisions will continue to be valid and effective.

Any laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules, or regulations that conflict with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.

The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation.