Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7380)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 7380 is to declare October 17 of every year as a special holiday throughout the Province of Sorsogon in celebration and commemoration of the anniversary of its establishment.
October 17 of every year is declared as a special holiday throughout the Province of Sorsogon.
It specifically applies to the whole Province of Sorsogon.
October 17 is significant as it marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Province of Sorsogon as a local government unit.
All government officials in the province, both national and local, elected and appointed, are required to look forward to and spearhead the commemoration every year.
No, the Act does not specify any penalties for non-compliance regarding the observance of the special holiday.
The Act took effect upon its approval on April 10, 1992.
It was signed into law by President Corazon C. Aquino, with the President of the Senate Neptali A. Gonzales and Speaker of the House of Representatives Ramon V. Mitra also endorsing it.
The Act is subject to the provisions of the Constitution and laws not inconsistent with it, implying it does not override laws that conflict with its provisions.
The House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines passed Republic Act No. 7380.