Republic of the Philippines  
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by: HON. ROMEO S. MOMO, SR. 
19th Congress of the Philippines (2022 – 2025) 
District Representative, Surigao del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The town of San Miguel in Surigao del Sur, Philippines is a rice granary of the province. 
The town has a strong agricultural heritage  and part of it is the celebration of the “Humayanon 
Festival” named after the indigenous word "Humay," meaning "a grain of rice." This annual 
Festival in San Miguel is a celebration of the rice harvest, expressing gratitude to local farmers 
who work tirelessly to sustain the community. The festival highlights the importance of rice as a 
staple food and symbolizes unity and prosperity. It is a time when the past and present blend 
through traditional rituals and culinary delights made from freshly harvested rice, showcasing the 
town's rich history and cultural traditions. 
The Humayanon Festival stands as a heartfelt tribute to the relentless dedication of local 
farmers whose hard work and perseverance contribute to the flourishing rice fields. It underscores 
the paramount importance of rice as a staple food in the community, symbolizing sustenance, unity, 
and prosperity for its residents. San Miguel's cultural tapestry and agricultural traditions are 
intrinsically woven into its history, forming an elaborate mosaic that honors the significance of 
rice cultivation. 
This bill seeking to declare June 13 of every year as a special non-working day in the 
Municipality of San Miguel, 1st District of Surigao Del Sur, serves as a meaningful and necessary 
recognition of the town's cultural identity and heritage. It promotes unity, tourism, economic 
development, and educational enrichment, all of which are essential for the growth and well-being 
of the community. This bill seeks to ensure the continued celebration and preservation of the 
unique cultural traditions of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, for generations to come. 
In view of the foregoing, the early approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ROMEO S. MOMO SR. 
First District, Surigao del Sur 
February 6, 2024
12:38 pm
9881


Republic of the Philippines  
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 9881
Introduced by: HON. ROMEO S. MOMO, SR. 
AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 13 OF EVERY YEAR AS A LOCAL SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN MIGUEL, SURIGAO 
DEL SUR PROVINCE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in. Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Humayonon Festival named after an indigenous word “Humay” 
meaning “a grain of rice” is an annual festivity the Municipality of San Miguel, Province 
of Surigao del Sur .  
SECTION 2. The festival held every June 13 of the year is a celebration of the rice 
harvest, expressing gratitude to local farmers who works tirelessly to sustain the 
community. 
SECTION 3. June 13 of every  year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday 
in the Municipality of San Miguel, Province of Surigao Del Sur, to be known as “Humayanon 
Festival”. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.