Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4835

Introduced by Representatives EDWARD S. HAGEDORN and EDUARDO C,
VILLANUEVA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Bill is a re-filed Bill from the 16% Congress, sponsored by Congressman
Douglas S. Hagedorn, seeking to designate March 30 of every year as a special non-working
holiday in the City of Puerto Princesa in observance of the Anniversary of its declaration as
the “City of the Living God.”

Puerto Princesa City was declared by the City Government through Sangguniang
Panglungsod Resolution Nos. 770-2010 and 579-2012 dated June 4, 2012, and preceded by
Executive Order No. 13, as the “City of the Living God,” The declaration was in view of
the fact that the City of Puerto Princesa is blessed with rich natural resources, opulent flora
and fauna, and a home to one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature ~ the Puerto Princesa
Underground River. Likewise, the city is surrounded with pristine white beaches and natural
water falls. which we cannot attribute to anybody but the Living God. Indeed, Puerto
Princesa, with all its beauty and attributes, is the City of the Living God. More than any of
that, the city is so safely situated in the island which is away from the ring of fire. Hence.
researchers believe that the city is one of the safest in the country as it can be spared from

the “Big One”, which is feared to strike in the near future.

Recently, deep-focus carthquakes with a magnitude ranging from 4 to 7 occur
frequently jolting many parts of the country. Despite those thousands of earthquakes
recorded, none was ever felt in the city. The presence of mangrove-rich areas and vast coral
reefs likewise protects the city from the occurrence of tsunami. Thus, the City being
sheltered from said natural calamitics, it is but important for the people to remember, fecl
and celebrate God’s fortification at least once every year.


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bil No. 4885

Introduced by Representatives EDWARD S. HAGEDORN and EDUARDO C.
VILLANUEVA

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ANACT DECLARING MARCH 30 OF EVERY YEAR AS.
THE ANNIVERSARY OBSERVANCE OF THE
DECLARATION OF PUERTOPRINCESACITY AS
CITY OF THE LIVING GOD AND AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. To commemorate the Anniversary celebration of the Declaration of
Puerto Princesa City as the City of the Living God, March 30 of every year is hereby
declared as a special non-working holiday in observance of the same.

In the event that the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the holiday will be
observed on the Monday that follows

SECTION 2. All laws. executive orders, presidential issuances, rules and
regulations or part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed

‘or amended accordingly

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.


In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is humbly and earnestly sought

ee,
EDUARDO C. VILLANUEVA
Representative
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