MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Monday passed on the third and final reading a bill proposing to make August 1 a special working holiday to commemorate an important piece of Philippine history – the official declaration of Philippine independence in Bacoor, Cavite on August 1, 1898. House Bill No. 7986 proposes to make August 1 of every year to be the 'Promulgation of the Solemn Declaration of Philippine Independence Day.' 'This important piece of history has only come to light within the last few years.

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