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Public Act
Approved May 29, 2025

Republic Act No. 12220

An act declaring july 8 of every year a special working holiday in the city of isabela, province of basilan, in celebration of the feast of st. elizabeth of portugal, to be known as fiesta alegria de isabela

AN ACT DECLARING JULY 8 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF ISABELA, PROVINCE OF BASILAN, IN CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF ST. ELIZABETH OF PORTUGAL, TO BE KNOWN AS FIESTA ALEGRIA DE ISABELA

In plain language

This act declares July 8 as a special working holiday in Isabela City, Basilan, in celebration of St. Elizabeth of Portugal, known as Fiesta Alegria de Isabela.

  • July 8 is declared a special working holiday in Isabela City, Basilan.
  • Upon presidential proclamation, July 8 becomes a special non‑working holiday.
  • The act takes effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Holiday
Local Law
Isabela City
Basilan
St. Elizabeth of Portugal
Fiesta Alegria de Isabela

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 12220, May 29, 2025 ]

AN ACT DECLARING JULY 8 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF ISABELA, PROVINCE OF BASILAN, IN CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF ST. ELIZABETH OF PORTUGAL, TO BE KNOWN AS FIESTA ALEGRIA DE ISABELA

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

Section 1

July 8 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday in the City of Isabela, Province of Basilan, in celebration of the feast of St. Elizabeth of Portugal, to be known as Fiesta Alegria de Isabela. Upon proclamation of the President, July8 of every year shall be a special non-working holiday in the said city.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

| (Sgd.) FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO President of the Senate | (Sgd.) FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ Speaker of the House of Representatives |

This Act, which originated in the House of Representatives, was passed by the House of Representatives on February 22, 2023, amended by the Senate of the Philippines on December 17, 2024, and which amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on February 5, 2025.

| (Sgd.) RENATO N. BANTUG, JR. Secretary of the Senate | (Sgd.) REGINALD S. VELASCO Secretary General House of Representatives |

Approved: MAY 29 2025

(Sgd.) FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR. President of the Philippines

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.