Title
Holiday for Ramon Magsaysay Birth Anniversary
Law
Republic Act No. 7792
Decision Date
Aug 8, 1994
Republic Act No. 7792 establishes August 31st as a special non-working public holiday in Zambales to honor former President Ramon Magsaysay, with the Act taking effect after its publication in newspapers and lapsed into law without the President's signature.

Q&A (Republic Act No. 7792)

Republic Act No. 7792 is an act declaring August 31 of each year as a special nonworking public holiday in the Province of Zambales to commemorate the birth anniversary of former President Ramon Magsaysay.

August 31 of each year.

In the Province of Zambales.

Former President Ramon Magsaysay.

It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.

No, the law lapsed into effect without the President's signature, pursuant to Section 27(1), Article VI of the Constitution.

It means a public holiday during which work is suspended, but employees are typically entitled to their regular daily wage without work done.

No, it applies only to the Province of Zambales.

Section 27(1), Article VI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that a bill shall become law if the President does not act on it within thirty days from receipt.

The declaration honors and commemorates the birth anniversary of former President Ramon Magsaysay, who had significant contributions to the Philippines.


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