Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2749

Introduced by Representative Julius Cesar “Jay” V. Vergara

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Palayan City's recorded existence began in 1965. Prior to the birth of the city, a
portion of the land in the Municipality of Bongabon was categorized as a government
stock farm, being a government facility for the development of animals supervised by
the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).

From being a government stock farm, it was transformed on 19 June 1965 into
acity and the new capital of Nueva Ecija through the enactment of Republic Act (RA)
No. 4475. By virtue of Proclamation No. 495 signed by then President Diosdado
Macapagal, the date of the formal organization of the government of the City of
Palayan was proclaimed on 05 December 1965.

The city is now transforming into a vibrant capital of Nueva Ecija. More than
fifty years back since 1965, a lot of changes and developments have transpired. With
the city's vision to become an investment-friendly, agro-industrial and agro-tourism
hub anchored on the opening of Palayan City Business Hub and other commercial
establishments, the city will soon become the new center of business industries in the
province. What started as a portion of neighboring city aad municipalities such as
Cabanatuan City, Municipalities of Bongabon, Sta. Rosa, Laur, and Gen. Natividad,
Palayan City continuously transforms into a modern, sustainable and resilient city
that espouses the balanced management of socio-economic development and
environment to ensure equitable growth and promote the welfare of all Palayanos.
These milestones are commemorated during the yearly celebration of its foundation
anniversary

In line with the city’s week-long founding anniversary celebration which is
held every December 1 to 5, Agro Trade Fair is one of the highlights where processed
Calamansi Juice tops the farm products being displayed for sale and promotion or
advertisement. Calamansi (Philippine Lime) is the city's accredited One Town One
Product (OTOP). Aside from the trade fair, there are numerous activities during the
week-long celebration which include the following: Celebration of Larong Pinoy, Gabay
Pagmamahal sa mga Nakakatanda, Youth Congress, LGBTQ Congress, Indigenous


People Day/Week, Motor Cross Challenge, Ginoo at Binibining Palayan, Street
Dancing/Drum and Lyre Competition, Karera ng Kalabaw and Cook Fest, Zumba
Festival, and Araw ng Barangay.

Asa form of recognition, a celebration of its founding anniversary is necessary.
This bill therefore seeks to declare every December 5 of the year as a special non-
working holiday in the City of Palayan so as to give time to its constituents to engage
in and enjoy the activities prepared by the city government

Given the foregoing, this Bill is respectfully submitted for immediate
consideration and approval.

JULIUS CESAR “JAY” V. VERGARA
Third District of Nueva Ecija


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2749

Introduced by Representative Julius Cesar “Jay” V. Vergara

AN ACT DECLARING DECEMBER 5 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-

WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF PALAYAN, PROVINCE OF NUEVA.

ECIJA, TO COMMEMORATE THE FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY OF THE
CITY OF PALAYAN

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

Section 1. December 5 of every year, to be known as "Araw ng Palayan', is
hereby declared as a special non-working holiday in the City of Palayan, Province of
Nueva Ecija, to commemorate the Foundation Anniversary of the City of Palayan.

Section 2. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,