Title
Batangas City Foundation Day Holiday
Law
Republic Act No. 11377
Decision Date
Aug 22, 2019
Republic Act No. 11377 declares July 23 as a special working holiday in Batangas City, commemorating its founding anniversary as "Batangas City Foundation Day," with the President having the power to proclaim it as a special nonworking holiday.

Q&A (Republic Act No. 11377)

Republic Act No. 11377 declares July 23 of every year as a special working holiday in the City of Batangas, Province of Batangas, commemorating its founding anniversary, known as 'Batangas City Foundation Day.'

The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

July 23 of every year.

In the City of Batangas, Province of Batangas.

Upon proclamation of the President, July 23 of every year shall be a special nonworking holiday in the City of Batangas.

It was approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines.

To commemorate the founding anniversary of the City of Batangas.

Yes. Upon the President's proclamation, the status of July 23 can be declared as a special nonworking holiday instead of a special working holiday.

No, it specifically applies only to the City of Batangas, Province of Batangas.


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