NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
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s. No. 2690
(In substitution of SB No. 2365, taking into consideration HB No. 7986)
Prepared by the Committee on Culture and the Arts with Senators Ramon 
Bong Revilla Jr. and Loren Legarda as authors thereof
AN ACT
DECLARING AUGUST 1 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY TO 
BE KNOWN AS THE "ARAW NG PAGLALATHALA AT PAGTATANYAG NG 
KASARINLAN NG PILIPINAS"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. 
of1898Act"
This Act shall be known as " The Bacoor Assembly
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the vital role of history 
in fostering unity, national identity, nationalism, and the nation-building of the country. 
It shall ensure that historical dates and events are preserved, promoted, popularized, 
and made accessible to the public as part of the country's heritage.
Sec. 3. Special Working Holiday. - August 1 of every year is hereby declared 
a special working holiday to be known as the "Araw ng Pagiaiathaia at Pagtatanyag 
ng Kasarinian ng Pilipinas." This is in recognition and commemoration of the 
promulgation of the declaration of Philippine Independence during the Bacoor 
Assembly in Bacoor, Cavite, on August 1, 1898, which was subsequently ratified by 
the Malolos Congress as Acta Agosto Uno.
Sec. 4. Role of Cultural Agencies and the Department of Education. -
Cultural agencies led by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts are hereby 
mandated to promote the historical significance of August 1 and the events 
surrounding the Bacoor Assembly of 1898. Further, the Department of Education shall


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develop and implement lesson plans that highlight the importance of this day, ensuring 
that students are educated about its relevance and importance.
Sec. 5. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any part or provision of this 
Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions which are 
not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect.
Sec. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
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(In substitution of SB No. 2365, taking into consideration HB No. 798
Prepared by the Committee on Culture and the Arts with Senators Ramon 
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AN ACT
DECLARING AUGUST 1 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY TO 
BE KNOWN AS THE "ARAW NG PAGLALATHALA AT PAGTATANYAG NG 
KASARINLAN NG PILIPINAS"
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 Bacoor Assembly 
of1898Act"
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the vital role of history 
in fostering unity, national identity, nationalism, and the nation-building of the country. 
It shall ensure that historical dates and events are preserved, promoted, popularized, 
and made accessible to the public as part of the country's heritage.
Sec. 3. Special Working Holiday. - August 1 of every year is hereby declared 
a special working holiday to be known as the "Araw ng Pagiaiathaia at Pagtatanyag 
ng Kasarinian ng Pilipinas." This is in recognition and commemoration of tne 
promulgation of the declaration of Philippine Independence during the Bacoor 
Assembly in Bacoor, Cavite, on August 1, 1898, which was subsequently ratified by 
the Malolos Congress as Acta Agosto Uno.
Sec. 4. Role of Cultural Agencies and the Department of Education. -
Cultural agencies led by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts are hereby 
mandated to promote the historical significance of August 1 and the events 
surrounding the Bacoor Assembly of 1898. Further, the Department of Education shall


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develop and implement lesson plans that highlight the importance of this day, ensuring 
that students are educated about its relevance and importance.
Sec. 5. Separability Clause - If, for any reason, any part or provision of this 
Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions which are 
not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect.
Sec. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shali take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,