Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 6710)
The title of Republic Act No. 6710 is "An Act Declaring September 1 of Each Year as Baguio Charter Day and a Special Non-Working Holiday in the City of Baguio in Order to Commemorate the Anniversary of the Said City."
September 1 of each year is declared as Baguio Charter Day.
Baguio Charter Day is declared as a special non-working holiday in the City of Baguio.
It applies only in the City of Baguio.
The purpose is to commemorate the anniversary of the City of Baguio.
The Act took effect upon its approval on February 10, 1989.
The law was enacted without executive approval and was signed by President Corazon C. Aquino.
The House of Representatives passed it on September 22, 1988, and the Senate passed it on December 2, 1988.
Jovito R. Salonga was the President of the Senate, and Ramon V. Mitra was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
No, Republic Act No. 6710 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance with the declared holiday.