Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

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31 JUL 2013 **)

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
2099

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. LINAI LE RUTH R, VILLARICA
ATH DISTRICT, BULACAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The lives of great men and women, who once walked the earth must be revisited, They abound
with good deeds deserving not only emulation but as a general template upon which we should pattern
our lives, Theit good deeds are legacy to our generation for our guidance to improve our quality of
life

Pursuant to this basic principle, the State must rally its populace to focus on how certain persons
were able to contribute to the growth and development of our world in general and our areas in
particular. St. Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic Friar and preacher. He is known as a the patron
saint of animals, the environment and one of the two patrons of Italy (with Catherine of Siena). He
preached that man must protect and enjoy nature as both are stewards of God's creation and as creatures
ourselves.

With the nagging environmental problems (flooding in particular) directly affecting the daily
lives of Bulakerios, we look up to St, Francis of Assisi as an environment persona. He is a symbol of
hope for a better life in flood-prone Bulacan. We are confident that with St. Francis of Assisi at the
apex in environmental advocacy, it will be more feasible to harness and actualize the conduct of
sustained flood-mitigating measures from his devotees and ordinary citizens as well.

This proposed bill seeks to declare every 4” day of October, being the annual fiesta of
Meycauayan City also the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a non-working holiday. This will enable
State to initially explain the import of this occasion. Trade fairs and other fund-raising activities will be
launched by the city government in coordination with the private sector to commemorate the
significance of the day. As the city folk perpetuate the memory of St. Francis of Assisi the city will
continue to raise revenues to improve their quality of lives. This, notwithstanding the stoppage of
regular work in the area

In the 15" Congress this bill was approved on 2 Reading by the House of Representatives
Plenary and was transmitted to the Senate on 6 February 2013. Due to time constrains, however, no
further action was taken on the bill, The same is refiled for the consideration of the 16" Congress,

Support for the enactment of this measure is earnestly requested.

REP. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Mani

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 2099

Introduced by HON. LINAB
4TH DISTRIC’

RUTH R. VILLARICA
', BULACAN

AN ACT DECLARING OCTOBER 4 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY,
IN THE CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN, PROVINCE OF BULACAN, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE
FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSIST

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. October 4 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday in the

City of Meycauayan, Province of Bulacan, in commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

SEC. 2. All government officials of the City of Meycauayan are mandated to lead appropriate
and meaningful celebrations, financial activities and programs participated in by regional heads of
departments and other government offices and their respective employees and other civic, sports,

religious and non-governmental organizations and private companies doing business in the area

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or

in two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,