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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 1B34
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RECEIVED BY.
Introduced by Senator MANUEL "LITO" M. LAPID
AN ACT
DECLARING MARCH 2 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING 
HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF LA UNION TO BE KNOWN AS "LA UNION 
DAY", IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The original Ilokos province was split into Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur in 1818. 
Governor General Claveria signed the proposal to unite selected areas in Pangasinan, 
Ilocos, and Cordillera into a new province in 1846. Almost four years after, Governor 
General Antonio Maria Blanco signed the Superior Decreto that founded the La Union 
as a political-military government and as the 34th province since the founding of Cebu 
in 1565. After a month, or on April 18, 1854 to be exact. Queen Isabella II of Spain 
issued a royal decree from Madrid confirming Blanco's Superior Decreto.
Since then, the people of La Union have referred to March 2 as "La Union 
Foundation Day", which they commemorate every year to celebrate the rich history, 
great achievements and significant contributions of its people.
Thus, this bill seeks to designate the 2nd day of March as La Union Day and as 
a special non-working holiday in the Province in recognition of its rich culture and 
traditions as well as its great achievements and consistent progress over the years. 
This will also allow its residents and local officials to be given full opportunity to 
participate in the festivities and ceremonies prepared by the local government.


In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sou
M7WDEL "LITO" M. LAPID
Senator


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 1834
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23 FEB-6 P3:17
RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
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AN ACT
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DECLARING MARCH 2 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
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HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF LA UNION TO BE KNOWN AS "LA UNION
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DAY", IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Tide. — This Act shall be known as the "Aidaw tiLa Uniod'.
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SECTION 2. La Union Day. — In recognition of its importance to our nation's
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history and the province's contribution to nation building and national development,
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the second (2nd) day of March of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking
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holiday in the Province of La Union to be known as '‘xAidav\/ ti La Uniod'.
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SECTION 3. Inter-agency and Multi-sectoral Effort. — The Local Government of
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the Province of La Union shall serve as the lead agency in the preparation and
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implementation of the annual program of activities for the observance of the annual
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Aidaw ti La Union.
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To ensure the meaningful observance and celebration of this day, the local
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counterparts of national government agencies, public schools, state universities and
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colleges, and employers in the private sector, are encouraged to allow their respective
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personnel and constituents to participate in any related activity to be held within the
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premises of their respective offices or establishments.


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SECTION 4. Separability Clause. — In the event that any part, section or
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provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court,
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the remaining provisions thereby shaii remain valid and in full force and effect as if
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the sections or provisions so annulled or voided had never been incorporated herein.
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SECTION 5, Repealing Cause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances,
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rules and regulations, or parts thereof not consistent with the provisions of this Act
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are hereby repealed or modified and/or superseded as case may be by this Act
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accordingly.
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SECTION 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation, whichever comes earlier.
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Approved,