Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8452)
Republic Act No. 8452 declares the twelfth day of July of each year as a special nonworking holiday in the Municipality of Laguindingan, Province of Misamis Oriental, in celebration of its charter day known as Araw ng Laguindingan.
The Municipality of Laguindingan was officially created on July 12, 1963, by virtue of Republic Act No. 3824.
July 12 is celebrated as the charter day of Laguindingan, also known as Araw ng Laguindingan.
July 12 is declared as a special nonworking holiday in the Municipality of Laguindingan.
Laguindingan is located in the Province of Misamis Oriental.
The Act took effect upon its approval and lapsed into law on January 11, 1998, without the signature of the President as per Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.
Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Philippine Constitution allows a bill to lapse into law without the President's signature if not acted upon within a specific timeframe.
No, RA 8452 does not specify any penalties for violations related to the observance of the special nonworking holiday.
No, it is only applicable in the Municipality of Laguindingan, Province of Misamis Oriental.
The purpose is to celebrate the charter day of Laguindingan, recognizing its official creation as a municipality.