NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2639
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Introduced by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel HI
AN ACT
DECLARING THE 8th OF OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR AS A 
SPECIAL DAY FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 
“PHILIPPINES - GERMANY FRIENDSHIP DAY”
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippines and Gemiany established their bilateral 
relationship on Oetober 8, 1954. Since then, the relationship between 
Germany and the Philippines has thrived on diplomatic collaboration, 
resilient trade connections, active cultural exchanges, and substantial 
support for development efforts.
Some of the major German companies operating in the 
Philippines include Deutsche Bank (banking), Bosch (automotive 
after-market and power tools business), Siemens (information and 
communications), STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI) 210-megawatt hard- 
coal-fired power plant in Misamis Oriental, and Bayer Philippines Inc.1
Recently, it was reported that Manila and Berlin will also 
formalize a cooperation program between the Technical Education and
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/germany-expresses-support-for-ph-eu-fta-negotiation/


Skills Development Authority and Germany’s Federal Institute for 
Vocational and Training.2
This bill seeks to dedicate October 8th as a special day to honor 
the long-standing relationship between the Republic of the Philippines 
and the Federal Republic of Gemiany.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly 
sought.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1220360


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No._263R.
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Introduced by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel HI
AN ACT
DECLARING THE 8th OF OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR AS A 
SPECIAL DAY FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 
“PHILIPPINES - GERMANY FRIENDSHIP DAY”
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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 Germany 
established their diplomatic relations on October 8, 1954. Therefore, 
the 8th of October of every year is hereby declared as a Special Day for 
the commemoration of the “Philippines - Germany Friendship Day”.
SEC. 3. Implementing Agency. - The Department of Foreign 
Affairs (DFA) shall lead the Government in the commemoration and 
celebration of the “Philippines - Germany Friendship Day” annually.


1 and on other special occasions such as, but not limited to, the 75th and 
100th year anniversaries.
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 necessary 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. Ejfectivity. - 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.
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Approved,