Title
Tanauan Day Holiday Declaration
Law
Republic Act No. 7689
Decision Date
Mar 7, 1994
Republic Act No. 7689 designates August 15 as a special non-working public holiday in Tanauan, Leyte, in celebration of the town fiesta honoring Our Lady of the Assumption, with municipal officials and various organizations participating in the festivities.

Q&A (Republic Act No. 7689)

Republic Act No. 7689 is an act declaring August 15 of every year a special nonworking public holiday in the Municipality of Tanauan, Province of Leyte, to be known as the 'Tanauan Day.'

Tanauan Day is celebrated on August 15 of every year.

August 15 is the annual town fiesta of Tanauan, Leyte, honoring its most holy patron saint, Our Lady of the Assumption.

A special nonworking public holiday is declared.

The municipal officials of Tanauan, regional heads of departments, employees of government offices holding office in Tanauan, civic, sports, religious and nongovernmental organizations, and private companies doing business in Tanauan are expected to participate.

The municipal officials of Tanauan shall lead appropriate and meaningful celebrations, activities, and programs with the participation of government officials, civic groups, religious and nongovernmental organizations, and private companies.

This Act took effect upon its approval on March 7, 1994.

No, it specifically applies only to the Municipality of Tanauan, Province of Leyte.

The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled enacted the law.

No penalty provisions are mentioned in Republic Act No. 7689 related to the observance of the holiday.


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