Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9411)
Republic Act No. 9411 is an Act declaring January 22 of each year a special nonworking holiday in the City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, to commemorate its anniversary as a city.
January 22 of every year is declared a special nonworking holiday in the City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur.
The special nonworking holiday is to commemorate the anniversary of the City of Vigan.
The special nonworking holiday is observed only in the City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur.
The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.
RA No. 9411 was approved by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on March 24, 2007.
The House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines passed RA No. 9411.
The House of Representatives passed it on November 14, 2005, and the Senate passed it on January 22, 2007.
No, RA No. 9411 only applies to the City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur.
A special nonworking holiday means that work is suspended for the day, but as opposed to regular holidays, payment rules for employees might differ, often resulting in no additional pay without work unless company policy or employment contract provides otherwise.