Republic Act No. 8969

: Republic Act No. 8969 declares the third Friday of August of every year as a special working public holiday for the City of Davao.
: The third (3rd) Friday of August of every year is declared a special working public holiday.
: This Act applies specifically to the City of Davao.
: A special working public holiday is a day declared as a public holiday for a specific area, but work is required to be done on that day, usually without the regular premium pay.
: The Act took effect upon its approval, which was on October 27, 2000.
: President Joseph E. Estrada approved Republic Act No. 8969.
: The House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines passed the Act.
: The Senate passed it on June 8, 2000, and the House of Representatives passed it on August 16, 2000.
: The purpose is to designate a specific day as a holiday while still requiring work, often for administrative or local government purposes, although the law itself does not explicitly state the purpose beyond the declaration.
: No, Republic Act No. 8969 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.