Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11446)
Republic Act No. 11446 declares December 27 of every year as a special working holiday in the City of Baybay, Province of Leyte, in celebration of its 'Baybayon Festival'. Upon the proclamation of the President, it becomes a special nonworking holiday.
Republic Act No. 11446 was approved on August 28, 2019.
December 27 is declared a special working holiday in the City of Baybay to celebrate the 'Baybayon Festival' according to Republic Act No. 11446.
No, December 27 becomes a special nonworking holiday in the City of Baybay only upon the proclamation of the President.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
The law was signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
The law originated from the House of Representatives, was passed by the House on December 10, 2018, amended by the Senate on June 3, 2019, and the amendments were concurred in by the House on June 4, 2019.
Key officials mentioned include Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III, Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Secretary of the Senate Myra Marie D. Villarica, Acting Secretary General Dante Roberto P. Maling, and President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
Upon the President's proclamation, December 27 changes from being a special working holiday to a special nonworking holiday in Baybay.
No, it specifically applies only to the City of Baybay, Province of Leyte.