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

SECTION 1. In June 13, 1950, Republic Act No. 505, entitled "An Act to Create the Provinces of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro" was enacted into law. In commemoration of this historical event, the 13th day of June of each year is hereby declared a special working public holiday in the Province of Occidental Mindoro to be known as the Foundation Day of this province.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,

(Sgd.) AQUILINO Q. PIMENTEL, JR.	(Sgd.) FELICIANO BELMONTE, JR.
President of the Senate	Speaker of the House of Representatives

This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on February 6, 2001 and October 2, 2000, respectively.

(Sgd.) LUTGARDO B. BARBO	(Sgd.) ROBERTO P. NAZARENO
Secretary of the Senate	Secretary General House of Representatives

Approved: APR 08, 2001

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