Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11461)
Republic Act No. 11461 is an act declaring November 26 of every year as a special working holiday in the City of Dasmariñas, Province of Cavite, to be known as the 'Foundation Day of the City of Dasmariñas'.
It was approved on September 5, 2019.
The law applies specifically to the City of Dasmariñas, Province of Cavite, and all its barangays.
November 26 is declared as the Foundation Day of the City of Dasmariñas and is a special working holiday in the area.
No, it becomes a special nonworking holiday only upon proclamation by the President.
A special working holiday is a day declared by law for observance but employees are required to work and are entitled to additional compensation as provided under Philippine labor laws.
The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
It was approved by the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
The Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III and the Speaker of the House of Representatives Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo were involved in the approval process.
The act originated in the House of Representatives, was passed, amended by the Senate, and the amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives before submission to the President.