[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7683, February 23, 1994 ]

AN ACT TO DECLARE THE 22ND DAY OF JULY OF EVERY YEAR A NONWORKING SPECIAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL AND THE CITY OF TAGBILARAN TO BE KNOWN AS "BOHOL DAY"



Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. On July 22, 1854, Bohol was separated from Cebu and, together with Siquijor, was created into a politico-military province during the Spanish rule in the Philippines. Thereafter, it was recognized as a province during the American regime.

SEC. 2. July 22 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking public holiday in the Province of Bohol and the City of Tagbilaran.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved, February 23, 1994.