Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11379)
March 1 of every year is declared a special working holiday in the City of Davao, to be known as 'Araw ng Dabaw,' in commemoration of its founding anniversary.
March 1 is classified as a special working holiday; however, upon proclamation by the President, it may be declared a special nonworking holiday.
Republic Act No. 7551 and Republic Act No. 7685 are repealed by Republic Act No. 11379.
The officials of Davao City shall lead appropriate and meaningful celebrations and activities that reflect the aspirations of the city's founding fathers and its contributions to national development.
Officials and employees of the national and local government units, agencies, instrumentalities, civic, religious, non-government organizations, private companies, and other interested parties shall participate.
This Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
The primary purpose is to commemorate the founding anniversary of the City of Davao and promote awareness of its history and contributions.
It was approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, with the Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III and Speaker of the House Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
It changes the holiday to March 1 instead of March 16 and designates it primarily as a special working holiday with potential for being a nonworking holiday upon presidential proclamation.
No, it declares a special working holiday, but provides that upon presidential proclamation, it can be observed as a special nonworking holiday.