TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATJ
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S.B. No.
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
DECLARING THE 2ND OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR AS A 
SPECIAL DAY FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 
"PHILIPPINES - RUSSIA FRIENDSHIP DAY"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippines-Russia diplomatic relations were formally established on 02 
June 1976. Since then, the bilateral relationship between the two nations has 
steadily progressed, driven by a shared interest in expanding cooperation in 
various key areas such as: trade and investment, defense and security, science 
and technology, culture and education, energy and infrastructure, among others.
High-level visits and bilateral agreements have also played a crucial role in 
enhancing the mutual understanding and cooperation between the two countries. 
The Philippines-Russia Friendship Day, celebrated annually on June 2, highlights 
the enduring relationship and serves as a platform for advancing solidarity and 
collaboration between both nations.
In this regard, this bill seeks to officially declare June 2nd of every year as a 
special day to honor the flourishing relationship between the Philippines and 
Russia.
Therefore, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
TMARCOS


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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 1129
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
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AN ACT
DECLARING THE 2ND OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR AS A 
SPECIAL DAY FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 
"PHILIPPINES - RUSSIA FRIENDSHIP DAY"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to pursue an 
independent foreign policy in its relations with other States. It is also the policy of the 
State to put value to its existing bilateral relations with other States and to 
commemorate and celebrate these bilateral relations annually, and on their special 
occasions like the 50th, 75th, and 100th year anniversaries of the said bilateral 
relations.
SEC. 2. Diplomatic Relations. - The Philippines and Russia established their 
diplomatic relations on 02 June 1976. Therefore, the 2nd of June of every year is 
hereby declared as a Special Day for the commemoration of the "Philippines - Russia 
Friendship Day".
SEC. 3. Implementing Agency. - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) shall 
lead the Government in the commemoration and celebration of the "Philippines - 
Russia Friendship Day" annually, and on other special occasions like, but not limited 
to, the 50th, 75th and 100th year anniversaries.
SEC. 4. Special Day Status. - The Special Day status of the date herein 
referred to in Section 2 shall not affect its classification as either a working or a non- 
working day as determined by some other more specific law.
SEC. 5. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the initial implementation 
of this Act shall be charged against the current appropriations of the DFA. Thereafter,


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such amount necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included 
in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, proclamations, rules and 
regulations, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended, or modified accordingly.
SEC. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,