Republic Act No. 9645

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 and cited as the "Commemoration of the Founding Anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo Act".

Section 2. Declaration of Policy

It is the declared policy of the State to observe the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo every 27^th of July in recognition of its exemplary feat of leading its members towards spiritual enlightenment and good citizenry.

Section 3. National Holiday

July 27 of every year is hereby declared as a special national working holiday in commemoration of the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo in the Philippines.

Section 4. Repealing Clause

Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

Section 5. Effectivity Clause

This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

(Sgd.) JUAN PONCE ENRILE President of the Senate	(Sgd.) PROSPERO C. NOGRALES Speaker of the House of Representatives

This Act which is a consolidation of House Bill No. 5410 and Senate Bill No. 3281 was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on June 3, 2009.

(Sgd.) EMMA LIRIO-REYES Secretary of Senate	(Sgd.) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP Secretary General House of Represenatives

Approved: JUN 12, 2009

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO President of the Philippines