PCSD
Palawan Council for
Sustainable Development

Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Third Regular Session

Republic Act No. 9100

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE NINETEEN OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA AND THE PROVINCE OF PALAWAN AS PISTA YANG KAGUEBAN

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


SECTION 1. June 19 is the Feast of Forest (PistaY ang Kagueban) in the City of Puerto Princesa and the Province of Palawan. This day is celebrated to generate participation in activities strengthening the province's commitment to reforest our precious lands and contribute to the global effort of preserving God's gift of nature for future generation to enjoy.

SEC. 2. June 19 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday in the City of Puerto Princesa and the Province of Palawan.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Lapsed into law on January 19,2001 without the President's signature, pursuant to Sec. 27(1), Article VI of the Constitution.

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