Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10359)
Republic Act No. 10359 declares March 26 of every year as a special working public holiday in the Province of Cebu to commemorate the historic liberation of Cebu from the Japanese occupation during World War II.
It was approved on January 9, 2013.
It covers the entire Province of Cebu, including the City of Talisay.
March 26 is declared as a special working public holiday to commemorate the historic liberation of Cebu from the Japanese occupation during World War II.
It is a special working public holiday.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least one national newspaper of general circulation.
Benigno S. Aquino III was the President of the Philippines when the law was approved.
The City of Talisay was previously designated as a special working public holiday by virtue of Republic Act No. 7280.
Juan Ponce Enrile signed as President of the Senate and Feliciano Belmonte Jr. signed as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The law text provided does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.