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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
s. No. 2168
23 MAY-9 P4:l
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Introduced by Senator MANUEL "LITO" M. LAPID
ACT
TO DESIGNATE THE FOURTH DAY OF MAY OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL 
WORKING HOLIDAY TO BE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS' 
DAY, MANDATING THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION CONDUCT EVENTS 
DURING ITS OBSERVANCE, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Firefighters play a critical role in keeping our communities safe. They put themselves 
in harm's way to protect our lives and property in the event of a fire, as well as responding to 
other emergency situations such as medical emergencies, natural disasters, and hazardous 
materials incidents.
A national holiday celebrating firefighters can help raise awareness of the important 
work they do and honor their bravery and dedication to public service. It can also serve as a 
way to recognize the sacrifices and risks that firefighters and their families make on a daily 
basis.
Additionally, a holiday for firefighters can provide an opportunity for communities to 
come together and show their support for their local fire departments. It can also serve to 
encourage recruitment and retention of firefighters, as well as promoting fire safety and 
prevention education.
Dahii kinikiiaia natin ang ambag ng ating mga bumbero sa pambansang kauniaran, 
ngayon, higit kaiianman, na dapat ipakita ng pamahaiaan ang kanyang pagpapahaiaga sa 
kaniia sa pamamagitan ng pagtataiaga ng isang a raw upang kiiaianin at isuiong ang kaniiang 
mga Karapatan. Ito ay ating paraan upang ipakita ang ating pasasaiamat sa kaniiang waiang


sawang pagsisikap at sa pagprotekta sa ating mga komunidad at pagpapanatiH sa ating 
kaligtasan.
This bill seeks to recognize the invaluable contribution of our firefighters in nation 
building. It is a response to the global ciW to declare the 4th of May as International 
Firefighters' Day to honor the sacrifices that f rcfighters make to ensure that our communities 
and environment are as safe as possible.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
MANlfEL"LITO" M. LAPID
Senator


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
)
SENATE
S. No, 2168
23 may-9 P4:l
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
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AN ACT
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TO DESIGNATE THE FOURTH DAY OF MAY OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL
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WORKING HOLIDAY TO BE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS'
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DAY, MANDATING THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION CONDUCT EVENTS
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DURING ITS OBSERVANCE, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR
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OTHER PURPOSES
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 shali be known as the "National Firefighters' Day
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Act".
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SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared to be the policy of
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the State to undertake initiatives that will recognize the vital role of firefighters in
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protecting the people's lives and property in the event of a fire, as well as responding
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to other situations such as medical emergencies, natural disasters, and hazardous
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materials incidents to protect and serve the communities and ensuring safety of all.
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The State shall honor and remember our fallen firefighters, assist their families
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in rebuilding their lives, and prevent firefighter injuries and deaths.
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SECTION 3. National Firefighters' Day. — In recognition of the observance of
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International Firefighters' Day, the fourth (4th) day of May of every year is hereby
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declared a special working holiday to be known as the National Firefighters' Day.


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SECTION 4. Inter-agency and Multi-sectoral Effort. — The Department of
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Interior and Local Government and the Bureau of Fire Protection shall serve as the
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lead agencies in the preparation and implementation of the annual program of
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activities for the observance of the Natic ui! Firefighters' Day.
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To ensure the meaningful obser/ance and celebration of this day, the local
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government units and the private sector, are encouraged to allow their respective
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personnel to participate in any related activity to be held within the premises of their
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respective offices or establishments.
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SECTION 5. Appropriations. — The amount necessary to implement the
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provision of this Act shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.
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SECTION 6. 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 shall 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 7. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders,
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issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof not consistent with the provisions of
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this Act are hereby repealed or modified and/or superseded as case may be by this
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Act accordingly.
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SECTION 8. 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,