NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2641
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Introduced by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel HI
AN ACT
DECLARING THE 2nd OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR AS A 
SPECIAL DAY FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 
“PHILIPPINES - RUSSIA FRIENDSHIP DAY”
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippines and Russia established their bilateral relationship 
on June 2, 1976. Since then, our countries have enjoyed cordial and 
expanding relations with signed agreements in the areas of agriculture, 
cultural cooperation, defense and security cooperation, education, 
mutual legal assistance, extradition, nuclear energy, mass 
communication, trade, and tourism.
During the 31st Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific 
Parliamentary Forum (APPF) in Manila on November 25, 2023, the 
Congress engaged in discussions with the delegation from the Federal 
Assembly of the Russian Federation. The dialogue focused on fostering 
future initiatives across various sectors including education, culture, 
and economy. Both parties expressed their intention to enhance 
cooperation through joint efforts in space exploration, nuclear 
technology, and information and communications technology.
Additionally, they exchanged ideas on potential collaborations in 
sports, as well as initiatives to promote the Russian language in the 
Philippines. Moreover, the parties explored possibilities to facilitate 
direct flights between the two countries to stimulate tourism.


This bill seeks to dedicate June 2nd as a special day to honor the 
bilateral relations between the Philippines and Russia.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly 
sought.
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AOUILINO “KOKO” PIMENTEL III


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2641
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Introduced by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel HI
AN ACT
DECLARING THE 2nd OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR AS A 
SPECIAL DAY FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 
“PHILIPPINES - RUSSIA FRIENDSHIP DAY”
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State 
to pursue an independent foreign policy in its relations with other 
States. It is also the policy of the State to put value to its existing 
bilateral relations with other States and to commemorate and celebrate 
these bilateral relations annually, and on their special occasions like the 
50th, 75th, and 100th year anniversaries of the said bilateral relations.
SEC. 2. Diplomatic Relations. - The Philippines and Russia 
established their diplomatic relations on June 2, 1976. Therefore, the 
2nd of June of every year is hereby declared as a Special Day for the 
commemoration of the “Philippines - Russia Friendship Day”.
SEC. 3. Implementing Agency. - The Department of Foreign 
Affairs (DFA) shall lead the Government in the commemoration and 
celebration of the “Philippines - Russia Friendship Day” annually, and 
on other special occasions like, but not limited to, the 50th, 75th and 
100th year anniversaries.


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SEC 4. Special Day Status. - The Special Day status of the date 
herein referred to in Section 2 shall not affect its classification as either 
a working or a non-working day as determined by some other more 
specific law.
SEC. 5. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the initial 
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current 
appropriations of the DFA. Thereafter, such amount necessaiy for the 
continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual 
General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, 
proclamations, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, which are 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified 
accordingly.
SEC. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,