Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11225)
Republic Act No. 11225 is titled 'An Act Declaring January 24 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the Province of Palawan and the City of Puerto Princesa in Honor of the Martyrdom of Governor Higinio Acosta Mendoza, Sr., to be Known as "Governor Higinio Acosta Mendoza, Sr. Day".'
January 24 of every year is declared as a special working holiday.
January 24 is declared a special working holiday in the Province of Palawan and the City of Puerto Princesa.
The holiday is declared to honor the martyrdom of Governor Higinio Acosta Mendoza, Sr.
The special working holiday is to be known as 'Governor Higinio Acosta Mendoza, Sr. Day.'
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Republic Act No. 11225 was approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
A 'special working holiday' means that work is allowed on the day but employees may be entitled to additional pay or benefits as prescribed by labor laws and company policy.
Yes, the House of Representatives passed the bill on May 22, 2017, it was amended by the Senate on November 26, 2018, and the House concurred on the amendments on December 11, 2018.
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III and House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed the law.
The law text provided does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
The law must be published in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation for it to take effect.