Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9118)
The title of Republic Act No. 9118 is "An Act Declaring the First Day of March of Every Year as a Special Working Holiday in the City of Muntinlupa to be Known as the Muntinlupa City Charter Day."
March 1 of every year is declared as a special working holiday under Republic Act No. 9118.
Republic Act No. 9118 applies specifically to the City of Muntinlupa.
The purpose is to commemorate the Charter Anniversary of the City of Muntinlupa.
The Act took effect immediately upon its approval, which was on April 19, 2001.
Republic Act No. 9118 was approved by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
The House of Representatives passed it on February 6, 2001, and the Senate passed it on October 2, 2000.
No, Republic Act No. 9118 does not provide for penalties for non-compliance.
March 1 is declared a special working holiday.
House Bill No. 6790 and Senate Bill No. 2165 were consolidated to form Republic Act No. 9118.