Republic Act No. 9749, enacted on November 10, 2009, designates July 31 as "Battle of Paye Day," a special nonworking holiday in the Province of Marinduque. This day commemorates the victory of Filipino revolutionists in the Battle of Paye on July 31, 1900. The provincial and municipal governments, in collaboration with the National Historical Institute, are tasked with organizing commemorative activities involving various sectors of society to honor the heroes of the battle. The Act takes effect upon its approval.
November 10, 2009
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9749
AN ACT DECLARING JULY 31 — BATTLE OF PAYE DAY — OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF MARINDUQUE
SECTION 1. July 31 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday in the entire Province of Marinduque to commemorate the victory of Filipino revolutionists in the Battle of Paye that took place on July 31, 1900. ASEIDH
SECTION 2. The provincial government of Marinduque and the Municipal Government of Boac, in coordination with the National Historical Institute, shall lead appropriate and meaningful commemorative programs and activities to be participated in by officials and employees of the national, provincial and municipal government agencies and instrumentalities, and civic, religious, nongovernment, business and civil society organizations, in order to give significance and honor to the heroes and heroines of the Battle of Paye.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: November 10, 2009