The Naval Town Hall, the official seat of the municipal government until December 1999.

The Sangguniang Bayan of Naval passed Resolution No. 108 and Ordinance No. 20 during its 53rd Regular Session on August 28, 1996, both of which declared a "Pueblo Day" for this town. Hereunder are the texts of the two sets of municipal legislation:

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

WHEREAS, the town of Naval was created without the benefit of any law or legislative enactment;

WHEREAS, the Naval Historical Committee conducted extensive research and gathered substantial documents relative to the historical background of the creation of the town of Naval;

WHEREAS, historical documents revealed that the town of Naval was officially recognized by the Spanish Colonial Government on September 23, 1869;

WHEREAS, the Local Government Unit of Naval is determined to ensure the preservation and enrichment of its historical, cultural and ethnic significance as part of tourism development and promotion program;

NOW THEREFORE, on motion of Hon. Brigido Caneja, III, duly seconded by Hon. Alberto Supremo, Be It Resolved As It Is Hereby Resolved: "Declaring September 23, 1869 as the official recognition day of Naval as a Pueblo by the Spanish Colonial Government."

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Local Officials and employees of the Local Government Unit of Naval extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the Naval Historical Committee who dedicated their humble work to their fellow Navaleños;

RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this Resolution be furnished to the DECS, PIA, MPDC and the Office of the Mayor, all of Naval, Biliran.

CARRIED BY THE MAJORITY, this 28th of August, 1996.

ATTESTED BY:

EMILIO S. TALBO, JR.
Municipal Secretary


APPROVED BY HIS HONOR:

SECTION 1. There shall be a "Pueblo Day" celebration every September 23 of the year thereafter in the Municipality of  Naval.

SECTION 2. The annual celebration is in commemoration of the recognition of the town of Naval as a Pueblo by the Spanish Colonial Government.

SECTION 3. The Municipal Tourism Council shall formulate the plan, programs and other activities during the celebration of the "Pueblo Day."

SECTION 4. To insure the continuity of this activity, adequate funds shall be appropriated and carried in the municipal budget for the purpose.

SECTION 5. Any Resolution/Ordinance that is inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance is hereby repealed and amended accordingly.

SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval of the Sangguniang Bayan of Naval, Biliran.

SO ORDERED.

SIMEON C. PITAO
Municipal Mayor

                                                                                                CERTIFIED CORRECT:

                                                                                                LUCILA C. CURSO
                                                                                                Municipal Vice Mayor
                                                                                                Presiding Officer

ATTESTED BY:

EMILIO S. TALBO, JR.
Municipal Secretary