Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7287)
Republic Act No. 7287 is an act declaring February 24 of every year a special nonworking holiday in the City of Cebu, known as Cebu City Charter Day, to commemorate its foundation anniversary.
Cebu City Charter Day is celebrated every February 24.
The purpose is to commemorate the foundation anniversary of the City of Cebu.
February 24 is declared a special nonworking holiday in the City of Cebu.
The law applies only in the City of Cebu.
The act took effect upon its approval on March 24, 1992.
The act was approved by then-President Corazon C. Aquino.
The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines enacted the law.
Key officials include Neptali A. Gonzales (President of the Senate), Ramon V. Mitra (Speaker of the House of Representatives), and Corazon C. Aquino (President of the Philippines).
A special nonworking holiday means employees are generally not required to work and are entitled to receive their regular daily wage; however, specific compensation rules may apply if work is rendered on that day.