Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8151)
Republic Act No. 8151 is an act declaring November 27 of every year as a special nonworking public holiday in the Province of Tarlac, to be known as Ninoy Aquino Day.
The law commemorates the birth anniversary of the late nationalist Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino, Jr.
Ninoy Aquino Day is recognized as a special nonworking public holiday in the Province of Tarlac.
Ninoy Aquino Day is celebrated every November 27.
November 27 marks the birth anniversary of Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino, Jr., which is the basis for declaring it as Ninoy Aquino Day.
The act shall take effect upon its approval.
No, the act lapsed into law without the President's signature pursuant to Section 27(1), Article VI of the 1987 Constitution.
A special nonworking public holiday means that employees are generally entitled to a day off without loss of pay, but the specific rules on holiday pay may apply under the Labor Code.
No, under Republic Act No. 8151, Ninoy Aquino Day is recognized only as a special nonworking public holiday in the Province of Tarlac.
November 27 was chosen because it is the birth anniversary of Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino, Jr., who was born and raised in the Province of Tarlac.