Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9088)
Republic Act No. 9088 declares March 17 of every year as a special working holiday in the Municipality of Balamban, Province of Cebu, to commemorate the death anniversary of President Ramon B. Magsaysay Sr.
The special working holiday is observed every March 17.
RA 9088 applies only in the Municipality of Balamban, Province of Cebu.
March 17 is the death anniversary of President Ramon B. Magsaysay Sr., which is commemorated by declaring a special working holiday under RA 9088.
RA 9088 declares a special working holiday.
The Act took effect upon its approval on April 8, 2001.
It was approved by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
It was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines.
The purpose is to commemorate the death anniversary of President Ramon B. Magsaysay Sr. who died in Mount Manunggal, Balamban, Cebu.
RA 9088 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.