Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7788)
Republic Act No. 7788 is an act declaring June 13 of every year as a special nonworking holiday in the Municipality of Lasam, Province of Cagayan, to be known as "Aldaw ti Lasam."
The Municipality of Lasam was declared an independent municipality on June 13, 1950, by virtue of Republic Act No. 507 signed by President Elpidio Quirino.
June 13 is significant because it marks the date when Lasam was declared an independent municipality, and it is celebrated as a special nonworking holiday called "Aldaw ti Lasam."
"Aldaw ti Lasam" refers to the special nonworking holiday in the Municipality of Lasam celebrated every June 13.
The Municipality of Lasam is located in the Province of Cagayan.
June 13 is declared a special nonworking holiday in the Municipality of Lasam under Republic Act No. 7788.
No, RA 7788 applies only to the Municipality of Lasam, Province of Cagayan.
Republic Act No. 7788 took effect upon its approval and lapsed into law on August 8, 1994, without the President's signature pursuant to the Constitution.
Section 27(1), Article VI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution allows a bill to lapse into law without the President's signature if not acted upon within 30 days of receipt.
No, Republic Act No. 7788 does not specify any penalties for violations related to the special nonworking holiday declaration.