Republic Act No. 9070

: December 18th is declared as a special working public holiday throughout the Philippines, known as Graciano Lopez-Jaena Day.
: Republic Act No. 9070 was approved on April 8, 2001.
: The Act was signed by Senate President Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. and House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr.
: A special working public holiday means that work is required on that day but holiday pay rules applicable to special holidays apply, typically meaning employees receive holiday pay even if they work.
: No, Republic Act No. 9070 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
: The Act was approved by then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
: The House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines passed the Act.
: The House of Representatives approved it on February 6, 2001, and the Senate on October 2, 2000.
: The main purpose is to honor Graciano Lopez-Jaena and recognize his contributions to Philippine history by declaring the day as a special public holiday.
: The Act shall take effect upon its approval.