Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8814)
Republic Act No. 8814 declares February 9 of every year as a special working holiday in the City of Mandaluyong.
February 9 is recognized and commemorated as the day of Mandaluyong's liberation from foreign occupying forces.
The Act applies specifically to the City of Mandaluyong.
It is declared as a special working holiday.
The Act took effect immediately upon its approval on August 21, 2000.
The Act was approved by then President Joseph E. Estrada.
The President of the Senate Franklin M. Drilon and Speaker of the House of Representatives Manuel B. Villar Jr. signed the law.
To recognize and commemorate the city's liberation from foreign occupying forces.
RA 8814 applies regionally; specifically, it applies only to the City of Mandaluyong.
No, the law does not mention any penalties for non-compliance with the special working holiday.
RA 8814 was enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.