SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 1016 
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Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The Philippine Constitution enshrines the right of the people to religious 
freedom. No less than the highest law of the land guarantees the free exercise 
and enjoyment of religious profession and worship by its people. 
The IgleSia ni Cristo is a home-grown religious organization which 
pronounces nontrinitarian Christian restoration ism. It was founded by Felix Y. 
Manalo in July 27, 1914, and its first church was established in Punta, Sta. Ana, 
Manila. It started locally in the area, subsequently grew to spread throughout the 
country and eventually found membership in some sixty-seven countries outside 
the Philippines. 
Undoubtedly, the Iglesia ni Cristo plays a key role in our society. This bill 
seeks to declare July 27 of every year a national holiday to observe the founding 
anniversary of the INC not only in recognition of its contributions in nation-building 
but also for its unique character of being indigent to the Philippines. 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is urgently requested. 


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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE;.. 
S.B. No. lulS 
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Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
AN ACT DECLARING JULY 27 OF EVERY YEAR A NATIONAL HOLIDAY TO 
COMMEMORATE THE FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE IGLESIA NI 
CRISTO 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress, assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Iglesia ni Cristo 
(INC) Day Act of 2013." 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the declared policy of the State of 
to uphold religious freedom. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious 
profession and worship shall forever be allowed. 
Section 3. Iglesia Ni Cristo Day - July 27 of every year is hereby declared 
a regular national holiday for the observance of the founding anniversary of the 
Iglesia ni Cristo. 
Section 4. Section 26, Chapter 7 of Executive Order No. 292, otherwise 
known as the Revised Administrative Code of 1987, is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
Sec. 26. Regular Holidays and Nationwide Special Days. -
(1) 
Unless 
otherwise 
modified 
by 
law, 
order 
or 
proclamation, the following regular holidays and special 
days shall be observed in this country: 
A. Regular Holidays 
New Year's Day 
Maundy Thursday 
Good Friday 
Araw ng Kagitingan 
(Bataan and Corregidor Day) 
Labor Day 
Independence Day 
IGLESIA NI CRISTO DAY 
National Heroes Day 
Bonifacio Day 
Christmas Day 
Rizal Day 
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January 1 
Movable date 
Movable date 
April 9 
May 1 
June 12 
JULY 27 
Last Sunday of August 
November 30 
December 25 
December 30 


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B. Nationwide Special Days 
All Saint's Day 
Last Day of the Year 
(2) x x x 
November 1 
December 31 
Section 5. Separability Clause. - If any part, section, or provision of this 
Act shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions shall not be 
affected thereby. 
Section 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, issuances, 
rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act 
are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. 
Section 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect (15) days after its 
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation. 
Approved, 
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