Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

‘House Bill No. 58 25

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On the 18" day of June 1938, President Manuel L. Quezon signed into effect Commonwealth Act
No, 326 otherwise known as “The Charter of the City of Bacolod”, therefore creating the City of Bacolod.
‘The said Act comprised of different sections pertaining to the creation of the City of Bacolod and its
transition from being a Municipality to officially becoming a City.

Article VIII, Section $4 of Commonwealth Act No. 326 explicitly states that it shall take effect
upon its approval. However, for the mere purpose of having the Charter Day coincide with the festivities
of Masskara Festival, Republic Act No. 7724, an act declaring October 19 as a special nonworking public
holiday in the City of Bacolod and the Charter Day of the City of Bacolod, was enacted on May 19, 1994
bearing with it the misconception that the City of Bacolod was created on the day of its formal
inauguration and first assembly of the City Council on October 19, 1938. This policy of the state has
caused several problems such as the Charter Day being overshadowed by the festivities of the now world-
famous Masskara Festival and the struggle in scheduling of the highlights and activities of the said
festival resulting in indirect limitations to its potential for tourist attraction.

Thus, this Bill seeks to commemorate the Charter of the City of Bacolod on its true day of
creation, address the problems presented by R-A. 7244, and honor those who took the necessary steps to
lead Bacolod into its Cityhood status on June 18, 1938. It is high time to have a separate celebration of
the Bacolod City Charter Day on the 18" of June of every year in lieu of its commemoration coinciding
with the Masskara Festival every 19" of October.

As such, approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

5875

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G, GASATAYA

AN ACT
DECLARING THE 18" DAY OF THE MONTH OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL,
NONWORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD TO BE KNOWN AS.
"BACOLOD CITY CHARTER DAY”

WHEREAS, on the 18" day of June 1938, President Manuel L. Quezon signed into effect
Commonwealth Act No, 326;

WHEREAS, Article VIII, Section 54 of Commonwealth Act No. 326 states tha it shall take effect upon
its approval;

WHEREAS, Republic Act No, 7724, an act declaring October 19 as a special prt public holiday
in the City of Bacolod and the Charter Day of the City of Bacolod, was enacted on the 19" day of May
1994;

WHEREAS, the celebration of the Charter Day of the City of Bacolod on the 19" of October every year
has caused it to be overshadowed by the festivities of the Masskara Festival and has likewise caused
inconvenience in the scheduling of the highlights of the said festival;

WHEREAS, there has been widespread misconception that the City of Bacolod was founded on the 19
day of October in liew of the 18° day of June;

SECTION 1. Short Title. —This Act shall be known as the “Bacolod City Charter Day Act."
SECTION 2. June 18 is the Charter Day Anniversary of the City of Bacolod and the date when

‘Commonwealth Act No. 326 entitled “An Act Creating the City of Bacolod” otherwise known as “The

Charter of the City of Bacolod” was signed and approved into effect by then President Manuel L. Quezon.

SECTION 3. June 18 of every yearis hereby declared a special nonworking public holiday in the
City of Bacolod.

SECTION 4, Repealing Clause. — Republic Act No, 7724 and any law, presidential decree or
issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, Cae reper lama)
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or amended

SECTION 4, Effectivity, ~This Act shall take effect upon its approval.


APPROVED,

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REP, GREG G, GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City