NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
s. No. 1681
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Introduced by Senator MANUEL "LTTO" M. LAPID
AN ACT
TO DESIGNATE THE SECOND DAY OF JULY OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL 
NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF PASIG TO BE KNOWN AS THE
"ARAW NG PASIG"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
According to the late Dr. Jose Villa Panganiban, a linguist, polyglot, professor, 
and former director of the Institute of National Language, "Pasig" is an ancient Sanskrit 
term for a "river flowing from one body of water to another," in the case of the Pasig 
River, from Laguna de Bay to Manila Bay.
The Pasig City reflects the rich and honorable history of our nation and was 
instrumental in many of the historical occurrences that formed our people and our 
country.
As it was founded by the Augustinians in 1572, the city is one of the oldest 
municipalities in the Philippines. By means of Rizal Act No. 137, it was integrated into 
the province of in June 1901 and even served as the seat of government there until 
1975. After that, it was included in Metro Manila by Presidential Decree No. 824 in 
1975, and it was given city status formally in 1994.
The transformation of Pasig from a rural residential region to a highly urbanized 
metropolis with the second-largest commercial center in Metro Manila has already 
started. Pasig City has transformed from one of the oldest municipalities and a rural


residential region to a highly urbanized business hub that is home to several 
multinational corporations, expansive commercial centers, and other significant 
institutions making Pasig to be one of the Philippines' most vibrant cities today.
This bill seeks to recognize the significance of Pasig City in our nation's history 
and its contribution to nation building and national development. It is a response to 
the call of the people of Pasig to institutionalize and further strengthen the provisions 
of Proclamation No. 656 s. 2004, which declared the July 2, 2004 a special non­
working day in the City of Pasig to commemorate its Anniversary. Subsequently, 
similar Proclamations are issued by the incumbent President of the Philippines.
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
MANUEL "LITO" M. LAPID
Senator


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
)
SENATE
S. No. 1681
Senate
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23 JAN 16 P6:18
RECEIVED BV:
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
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AN ACT
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TO DESIGNATE THE SECOND DAY OF JULY OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL
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NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF PASIG TO BE KNOWN AS THE
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"ARAW NG PASIG"
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Araw ng Pasig Act."
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SECTION 2. Araw ng Pasig. — In recognition of its importance to our nation's
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history and the city's contribution to nation building and national development, the
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second (2nd) day of July of every year is hereby declared a special non-working
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holiday in the City of Pasig to be known as the "Araw ng Pasig".
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SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders,
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issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof not consistent with the provisions of
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this Act are hereby repealed or modified and/or superseded as case may be by this
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Act accordingly.
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SECTION 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation, whichever comes earlier.
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Approved,