Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7285)
Republic Act No. 7285 declares February 19 of each year as Doaa Aurora Aragon Quezon Day, a special nonworking holiday in the Province of Aurora to commemorate the birth anniversary of Doaa Aurora Aragon Quezon and the foundation day of the Province.
Doaa Aurora Aragon Quezon was the first President of the Philippine National Red Cross.
February 19 of each year is declared as a special nonworking holiday in the Province of Aurora under RA 7285.
The special nonworking holiday is recognized in the Province of Aurora.
The purpose is to commemorate the birth anniversary of Doaa Aurora Aragon Quezon and the foundation day of the Province of Aurora.
The Act took effect upon its approval on March 24, 1992.
Republic Act No. 7285 was approved by President Corazon C. Aquino.
Neptali A. Gonzales, President of the Senate, Ramon V. Mitra, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and authorized secretaries of both chambers were involved.
A special nonworking holiday means work is suspended for the day, but unlike regular holidays, employees might be entitled to different pay rules, usually without the regular holiday pay benefits unless specified by law or agreement.
No, the holiday is only recognized as a special nonworking holiday in the Province of Aurora.