Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11184)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 11184 is to declare October 16 of every year as a special nonworking holiday in the City of Calbayog, Province of Samar, in commemoration of its Charter Day anniversary, known as the Calbayog City Charter Day.
The Calbayog City Charter Day is celebrated annually on October 16.
If the Calbayog City Charter Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the special nonworking day shall be observed on the Monday that follows.
The City of Calbayog in the Province of Samar is the local government unit affected by Republic Act No. 11184.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Republic Act No. 11184 was approved by then President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on January 3, 2019.
Declaring a day as a special nonworking holiday means that work is suspended for the day, usually without pay unless otherwise provided by law or company policy, to commemorate an important event or occasion.
No, the holiday declared by Republic Act No. 11184 is applicable only in the City of Calbayog, Province of Samar.
Republic Act No. 11184 was enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.
The term 'Charter Day' refers to the anniversary of the granting or effectivity of the city's charter, signifying the city's official foundation or establishment as a chartered city.