Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 6701)
Republic Act No. 6701 declares September 1 of every year as Gregorio L. Aglipay Day, a special non-working holiday in the Municipality of Batac, Province of Ilocos Norte, in commemoration of the death anniversary of Gregorio L. Aglipay y Labayan.
Gregorio L. Aglipay Day is observed on September 1 of every year.
The special non-working holiday is declared only in the Municipality of Batac, Province of Ilocos Norte.
Yes. Section 2 provides that any provision of law, decree, order, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Act is repealed and/or modified accordingly.
This Act took effect upon its approval on February 10, 1989.
The Act was approved by President Corazon C. Aquino without executive approval, with the concurrence of Senate President Jovito R. Salonga and House Speaker Ramon V. Mitra.
A special non-working holiday means that work is suspended for the day, but employees who work on this day may be entitled to additional compensation under Philippine labor laws.
No, Gregorio L. Aglipay Day is a special non-working holiday only in the Municipality of Batac, Ilocos Norte, and not a nationwide holiday.
Section 2 ensures that any laws or regulations conflicting with this Act are updated or repealed to prevent contradictions in the law regarding the holiday.
The text does not specify the individual author, but the bill originated from the House of Representatives and was approved by the Congress before enactment.