QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 11125)
RA No. 11125 declares June 17 of every year a special nonworking holiday in the Province of Agusan del Sur in commemoration of its founding anniversary.
It is observed every year on June 17.
The holiday is created to commemorate the founding anniversary of the Province of Agusan del Sur.
It is a special nonworking holiday in the entire Province of Agusan del Sur.
It means that, as a rule, the date is treated as nonworking for covered sectors consistent with Philippine holiday rules for nonworking holidays.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Fifteen (15) days after publication.
It was approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (as President of the Philippines).
It originated in the House of Representatives.
Passed by the House of Representatives on December 4, 2017, and by the Senate on September 10, 2018.
It was approved on October 30, 2018.
It documents the law’s legislative history and confirms that the bill complied with bicameral passage requirements.
Yes. June 17 is declared a special nonworking holiday regardless of the regular weekly schedule, affecting work arrangements within the province.
Its effect is territorially limited to the Province of Agusan del Sur.