Republic Act No. 8986

: Republic Act No. 8986 declares March 21 of every year as a special working holiday in the City of Calapan, Province of Oriental Mindoro.
: The purpose is to commemorate the creation or birth of the City of Calapan.
: The City of Calapan is located in the Province of Oriental Mindoro.
: The Act took effect upon its approval on December 9, 2000.
: The Act was approved by then-President Joseph E. Estrada.
: The House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines passed the Act.
: It was passed by the House of Representatives on September 22, 1999, and by the Senate on October 2, 2000.
: It applies specifically to the City of Calapan, Province of Oriental Mindoro.
: A special working holiday allows work to continue on the day, but employees may be entitled to additional pay or benefits as provided by relevant labor laws.
: Senator Franklin M. Drilon signed as President of the Senate, and Manuel B. Villar Jr. signed as Speaker of the House of Representatives.