Title
Santa Margarita Foundation Day Holiday
Law
Republic Act No. 11183
Decision Date
Jan 3, 2019
Republic Act No. 11183 declares November 28 as a special nonworking holiday in Santa Margarita, Samar, to commemorate its founding anniversary, ensuring that the holiday is observed even if it falls on a weekend.
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Q&A (Republic Act No. 11183)

The Republic Act Number is 11183.

November 28 of every year is declared as a special nonworking holiday.

The holiday is in commemoration of the founding anniversary of the Municipality of Santa Margarita, known as the Santa Margarita Foundation Day.

It is called the 'Santa Margarita Foundation Day.'

If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.

It took effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

It was signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III, and House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

The Municipality of Santa Margarita is located in the Province of Samar.

A special nonworking holiday means that employees are generally not required to work and if they do, they are entitled to additional pay under Philippine labor laws.

It was approved on January 3, 2019.


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