Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9092)
Republic Act No. 9092 declares every 3rd day of September as Araw ng Labanan sa Imus, a special working holiday in the Municipality of Imus, Cavite.
The historic "Labanan sa Imus" is commemorated on the 3rd day of September.
The special working holiday applies only in the Municipality of Imus, Cavite.
RA 9092 took effect immediately after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
Republic Act No. 9092 was approved by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on April 8, 2001.
Declaring a special working holiday recognizes the historical importance of the Labanan sa Imus and allows the community to commemorate it without a full non-working day.
The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 9092.
A special working holiday allows work to continue with pay, but without the premium pay rates required on regular holidays, whereas a regular holiday provides for premium pay and generally requires non-working status with pay.
The President of the Senate Aquilino Q. Pimentel Jr., the Speaker of the House of Representatives Feliciano Belmonte Jr., the Secretary of the Senate Lutgardo B. Barbo, and the Secretary General of the House of Representatives Roberto P. Nazareno signed the law.
The law takes effect immediately after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.