Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, _5504

Introduced by HON. RENE L. RELAMPAGOS, First District, Bohol;
HON. ERICO ARISTOTLE C. AUMENTADO, Second District, Bohol; and
HON. ARTHUR C. YAP, Third District, Bohol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to honor the gallantry and heroism of Francisco Dagohoy by
ring July 4 of every year as “Francisco Dagohoy Day” and a non-working
holiday for the entire province of Bohol.

A native of Bohol, Francisco Dagohoy, whose real name is Francisco Sendrijas,
holds the distinction of having led the longest revolt in Philippine history. On July 4,
1744, Dagohoy, then a Cabeza de Barangay in the hinterland barrio of Inabanga,
Bohol, has successfully started an 85-year-long revolution in Bohol against Spain. As
recounted by historian Dr. Jes B, Tirol, it was on the same date when Dagohoy
initially cried for freedom and declared independence from Spanish dominion. The
revolt ended on August 31, 1829.

Francisco Dagohoy was among Bohol’s most significant contribution to the
country’s collection of military heroes. It is therefore appropriate to give due
recognition and celebration to the valiant acts of Francisco Dahogoy, especially from
among us Boholanos. This also to ensure that the present, and the future, generation
will continue to acknowledge and live his legacy of courage and heroism.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _5504

Introduced by HON. RENE L. RELAMPAGOS
First District, Bohol

“AN ACT PROVIDING DECLARING JULY 4 OF EVERY YEAR AS
FRANCISCO DAGOHOY DAY, A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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 “Francisco
Dagohoy Day”.

SECTION 2. Special Working Holiday. ~ July 4 of every year is hereby
declared as “Francisco Dagohoy Day,” which shall be a non-working holiday in the
entire province of Bohol. In the event that the holiday falls on a weekend, the holiday
shall be observed on the Friday of that week.

SECTION 3. Implementing Agency
Regional Office shall plan and implement activities for the “Francisco Dagohoy Day”,
and ensure that Dagohoy’s legacy of courage and heroism is given emphasis to
encourage the youth to continue the good values and patriotism demonstrated by the
late Francisco Dagohoy.

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Moreover, to ensure meaningful observance of the holiday as herein declared,
all heads of local government units and instrumentalities, including government-
owned and controlled corporations, and employers in the private sector shall
encourage and afford sufficient time and opportunities for their employees to engage
and participate in any activity conducted within the premises of their respective
offices or establishments to celebrate the Francisco Dagohoy Day.

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. If any provisions of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other
provisions hereof.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,