Republic Act No. 8952

: Republic Act No. 8952 amends Republic Act No. 7698.
: August 6 of every year.
: The Province of Cebu.
: The Province of Cebu including its highly urbanized cities of Cebu and Mandaue and its component cities of Lapulapu, Danao, and Toledo.
: It applies to the province of Cebu and also includes the specified highly urbanized and component cities within Cebu.
: It is declared a special nonworking public holiday.
: Section 1 amends Section 2 of Republic Act No. 7698 by revising the wording on the holiday’s coverage.
: “August six of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking public holiday for the Province of Cebu including its highly urbanized cities of Cebu and Mandaue and its component cities of Lapulapu, Danao and Toledo.”
: It takes effect upon its approval.
: August 31, 2000.
: It clarifies that the holiday applies not only to the province but also to specific cities classified as highly urbanized and component cities within Cebu.
: Cebu City and Mandaue City.
: Lapulapu City, Danao City, and Toledo City.
: Because “nonworking” affects work scheduling and may trigger different legal consequences for employees (e.g., coverage of holiday benefits), depending on the holiday classification.
: The bill originated in the House and was finally passed by the House on August 24, 1999 and the Senate on June 8, 2000; it matters for tracing legislative history and understanding intent.