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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _ 4_6_1_3_ 
Introduced by HON. BAMBI B. EMANO 
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AN ACT DECLARING THE II KUY AMIS FESTIVAL II AS THE OFFICIAL 
FESTIVAL OF THE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is innate to us, Filipinos, the love to celebrate and socialize. Even when we are dealing with 
significant issues, we always find ways to have fun. It is how we handle the pressures of our daily lives and 
the moral quandaries that affect us. The celebration of fiestas or festivals play a crucial role in defining our 
cultural identity. 
"Kuyamis" is a term used to define golden-colored coconuts that was used by the indigenous people 
of Misamis Oriental to sustain their livelihood in the olden times. The term "Misamis" is said to have 
originally meant the "Land of Golden Coconuts" in historical studies, according to folklore. Since then, the 
celebration created the Misamis Oriental's ethnic identity, which filled every Misamisnon with inspiration 
and pride. 
Held every second week of January, Kuyamis Festival is a celebration for thanksgiving of bounty. 
It higWights every municipality's distinctive economic identity by showcasing their top-of-the-line by-
products for consumers, locals, and tourists. It also features the coconut-inspired booths which boasts 
structural designs primarily constructed from coconut goods as pieces of artwork. 
The objective of this measure is to declare the 'Kuyarnis Festival" as the official festival of the 
province of Misarnis Oriental. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
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HOUSE BILL NO. ___ _ 
Introduced by HON. BAMBI B. EMANO 
AN ACT DECLARING THE "KUY AMIS FESTIVAL" AS THE OFFICIAL 
FESTIVAL OF THE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENT AL 
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 "Misamis Oriental Kuyamis 
Festival Act". 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote 
sustainable tourism through the preservation and conservation of the country's rich cultural 
diversities as mirrored in celebrations and festivals. Towards this end, the State shall support 
efforts that instill Filipino values and identity and provide a strong sense of belonging, while 
boosting the tourism industry which is a major source of livelihood and employment. 
SECTION 3. Festival Declaration. Kuyamis Festival is hereby declared an official festival 
in the Province of Misamis Oriental to be celebrated as part of the commemoration of the province 
in sustaining the livelihood of its people. 
SECTION 4. Festival Fund. To carry out the purposes of this Act, there shall be created a 
special festival fund, which may be sourced out from the Internal Revenue Allotment of the City 
or from other possible sources such as donations and contributions from benevolent individuals 
and organizations. 
SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within sixty (60) days after the 
effectivity of this Act, the City Government, the Office of the District Representative, barangay 
officials and other select individuals and organizations, shall formulate, and issue the necessary 
rules and regulations for its implementation. 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional 
or invalid, the other provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect. 


SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, or issuance, any parts thereof 
which are inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 8. Eft'cctivity Clause. This Act shall talce effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,