Republic Act No. 7551

: Republic Act No. 7551 declares March 16 of every year as Araw ng Davao, a special nonworking public holiday in Davao City.
: It was approved on May 22, 1992.
: March 16 is declared as Araw ng Davao.
: Araw ng Davao is a special nonworking public holiday in Davao City.
: Commonwealth Act No. 51, also known as the Charter of Davao City, mandated the creation.
: The officials of Davao City are responsible for leading appropriate and meaningful celebrations on March 16.
: Officials and employees of national government agencies or instrumentalities, civic, religious and nongovernment organizations, and private companies operating in Davao City should participate.
: Appropriate and meaningful celebrations and activities that give significance and meaning to the occasion and honor the inhabitants of Davao City.
: No, the Act does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
: The first observance was on March 16, 1990, and every year thereafter.
: No, it only applies to Davao City.
: The Act took effect upon its approval on May 22, 1992.