Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7740)
Republic Act No. 7740 declares July 1 as a special nonworking holiday in Southern Leyte.
The special nonworking holiday declared is known as "Adlaw ng Southern Leyte."
"Adlaw ng Southern Leyte" is celebrated every year on July 1.
The Province of Southern Leyte was created by Republic Act No. 2227.
Republic Act No. 2227 took effect on July 1, 1960.
President Carlos P. Garcia signed Republic Act No. 2227 into law.
The purpose of Republic Act No. 7740 is to declare July 1 a special nonworking holiday in Southern Leyte called "Adlaw ng Southern Leyte."
Republic Act No. 7740 applies only to the Province of Southern Leyte.
Republic Act No. 7740 took effect upon its approval on June 10, 1994.
No, Republic Act No. 7740 does not mention any penalties for violating the holiday declaration.