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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __ 2325

Introduced i HON. RENE L, RELAMPAGOS, First District, Bohol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill secks to honor the gallantry and heroism of Francisco Dagohoy by declaring
shily 4 of every year as “Francisco Dagohoy Day” and a non-working holiday for the entire
province of Bohol.

Anative of Bohol, Francisco Dagohoy, whose real name is Francisco Sendrijas, holds
the distinction of having led the longest revolt in Philippine history. On July’ 4, 1744,
Dagohoy, then a Cabeza de Barangay in the hinterland barrio of Inabanga, Bohol, has
fully started an 85-year-long revolution in Bohol against Spain. As recounted by
historian Dr. Jes B. Tirol, it was on the same date when Dagohoy initially cried for freedom
and declared independence from Spanish dominion. The revolt ended on August 31, 1829.

Francisco Dagohoy was among Bohol's most significant contribution to the country’s
collection of military heroes. It is therefore appropriate to give due recognition and
ebration to the valiant acts of Francisco Dahogoy, especially from among us Boholanos.
o to ensure that the present, and the future, generation will continue to
acknowledge and live his legacy of courage and heroism.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bills sought.

RENE) opi RELAMPAGOS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _2325_

trict, Bohol

“AN ACT DECLARING JULY 4 OF EVERY YEAR AS FRANCISCO.
DAGOHOY DAY, A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”

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 “Francisco Dagohoy
Day’.

SECTION 2. Special Working Holiday. — July 4 of every year is hereby declared as
“Francisco Dagohoy Day,” which shall be a non-working holiday’ in the entire province of
Bohol. In the event that the holiday falls on a weekend, the holiday shall be observed on the
Friday of that week.

SECTION 3. Implementing Agency. ~ The Department of Education Regional
Office shall plan and implement activities for the Dagohoy Ds ”, and ensure that
Dagohoy’s legacy of courage and heroism is given emphasis to encourage the youth to
continue the good values and patriotism, demonstrated by the late Francisco Dagohoy.

Moreover, to ensure meaningful observance of the holiday as herein declared, all
heads of local government units and instrumentalities, including government-owned and
controlled corporations, and employers in the private sector shall encourage and afford
sufficient time and opportunities for their employees to engage and participate in any
activity conducted within the premises of their respective offices or establishments to
celebrate the Francisco Dagohoy Day.

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‘unconstitutional, the same shall not aff

TION 4.  Separability Clause. If any provisions of this Act is declared
ct the validity and effectivity of the other provisions

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publication in the €

Effectivity. ‘This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
ial Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,