Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11799)
Republic Act No. 11799 is titled "An Act Declaring April 28 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the Province of Aurora to Commemorate the Death Anniversary of DoAa Aurora Aragon-Quezon."
April 28 of every year is declared a special working holiday in the Province of Aurora.
The holiday is declared to commemorate the death anniversary of DoAa Aurora Aragon-Quezon.
The local government of the Province of Aurora is responsible for planning and implementing appropriate ceremonies.
The law took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
No, the law lapsed into effect on May 27, 2022, without the signature of the President, pursuant to Article VI, Section 27(1) of the Philippine Constitution.
The House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines passed RA No. 11799.
A special working holiday means that April 28 is recognized as a holiday where work is still performed, but it is a day to commemorate DoAa Aurora Aragon-Quezon's death anniversary.
No penalties or sanctions are provided in the text of RA No. 11799 for non-compliance.
Although not detailed in the law text, DoAa Aurora Aragon-Quezon is a notable figure in Philippine history, and the holiday honors her memory through annual observance.