QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 11136)
RA 11136 declares September 2 of every year as a special nonworking holiday in the Province of Albay, including the cities therein, in commemoration of General Simeon A. Ola’s birth anniversary.
The special holiday is known as “Simeon Ola Day.”
It is established in commemoration of the birth anniversary of General Simeon A. Ola, recognizing his life, service, and bravery.
He is described as the last Filipino army general who surrendered to the American forces during the Philippine-American war.
It is a special nonworking holiday.
September 2 of every year.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
It applies to the Province of Albay, including the cities therein.
The law shows approval by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, and legislative signatories including Vicente C. Sotto III (Senate President) and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (Speaker of the House).
It originated in the House of Representatives.
The House passed it on May 22, 2017, and the Senate passed it on September 17, 2018.
As a special nonworking holiday, it generally means work is not required, and affected workers may be entitled to holiday pay depending on applicable labor rules and circumstances; however, the RA itself mainly declares the holiday as nonworking.
Publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
It provides the declared legislative purpose and basis for establishing the date and holiday in honor of General Simeon A. Ola.
Section 1 declares the holiday, its name, scope, and purpose; Section 2 provides the rule on when the Act takes effect (15 days after publication).
No adjustment or special rule for weekend falling is stated in the provided text; the Act only declares September 2 as a special nonworking holiday.