QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 7553)
Republic Act No. 7553 declares June 19 of every year as a special nonworking holiday in the Province of Surigao del Norte, known as “Adlaw Nan Surigao Del Norte.”
June 19 of every year.
In the Province of Surigao del Norte.
“Adlaw Nan Surigao Del Norte.”
No. The law specifies it as a special nonworking holiday in Surigao del Norte only.
It is a holiday where work is generally not required (i.e., nonworking) in the covered locality, unless exceptions apply by law or labor rules.
That June 19 of every year is hereby declared as a special nonworking holiday in Surigao del Norte, called “Adlaw Nan Surigao Del Norte.”
It shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation in the country.
After fifteen (15) days following its publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
It is a condition required for the law’s effectivity; the 15-day period runs after such publication.
It was enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled, and approved by the President.
Corazon C. Aquino.
RA 7553 was approved on May 22, 1992.
The bill originated in the House of Representatives and was finally passed by the House on September 4, 1991 and by the Senate on January 23, 1992.
The title indicates the holiday is specifically for Surigao del Norte, not for other provinces or nationwide.
It is fixed to a specific date: June 19 each year.
As written, it applies to Surigao del Norte; employees outside the province generally would not be covered by this special holiday declaration unless separate local or national laws apply.