Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9205)
Republic Act No. 9205 declares July 31 of every year as a special nonworking holiday in the Municipality of Sagay, Province of Camiguin, to commemorate its foundation day anniversary.
Sagay Foundation Day is observed on July 31 of every year.
The law applies specifically to the Municipality of Sagay in the Province of Camiguin.
No, it declares July 31 as a special nonworking holiday only in the Municipality of Sagay, Province of Camiguin.
A special nonworking holiday means that work is generally suspended on that day, and employees are typically entitled to holiday pay or additional compensation as provided under Philippine labor laws.
Republic Act No. 9205 took effect upon its approval, which lapsed into law on April 20, 2003.
Pursuant to Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the law lapsed into effect because the President did not sign it within 30 days after receipt.
Franklin M. Drilon, President of the Senate, and Jose De Venecia Jr., Speaker of the House of Representatives, signed the law.
No, RA 9205 does not provide specific penalties or sanctions for non-observance of the holiday.
The law originated in the House of Representatives and was approved by the House on February 3, 2003, and the Senate on January 22, 2003, before lapsing into law.
Employees in the designated area are usually entitled to receive premium pay or no work, no pay rules are subject to exceptions, in accordance with laws governing special holidays and labor standards.