Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11136)
Republic Act No. 11136 is an Act declaring September 2 of every year a special nonworking holiday in the Province of Albay, including its cities, in commemoration of the birth anniversary of General Simeon A. Ola, known as "Simeon Ola Day."
Republic Act No. 11136 was approved on November 9, 2018.
The special nonworking holiday commemorates the birth anniversary of General Simeon A. Ola and recognizes his life, service, and bravery as the last Filipino army general who surrendered to American forces during the Philippine-American War.
The Act covers the Province of Albay and all its cities.
September 2 of every year is declared the special nonworking holiday.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Presiding officials include Vicente C. Sotto III, President of the Senate; Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Speaker of the House of Representatives; and Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Philippines.
The holiday is officially known as the "Simeon Ola Day."
General Simeon A. Ola is recognized as the last Filipino army general who surrendered to the American forces during the Philippine-American War.
The House of Representatives passed the Act on May 22, 2017, and the Senate passed it on September 17, 2018.