Law Summary
Effectivity of the Act
- The provisions of this law take effect immediately upon its approval by the President.
- No further implementation delays or conditions were specified in the law.
Legislative Authority and Approvals
- The act was duly passed in both chambers of Congress: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- Dates of passage were June 8, 2000, for the Senate, and August 16, 2000, for the House of Representatives.
- The law was signed and approved by the President of the Philippines on October 27, 2000.
Nature of the Holiday
- Classified as a "special working public holiday," distinguishing it from a "regular holiday."
- Employees are expected to work on this special holiday; however, different pay rules from regular holidays may apply according to existing labor laws.
- The holiday designation aims to recognize and commemorate a significant occasion pertinent to Davao City without mandating a day off for workers.
Scope and Applicability
- The legal designation is geographically limited exclusively to the City of Davao.
- No provision is made for other cities or regions to observe this as a special working public holiday.
- Employers and employees within Davao City are directly affected by this declaration in terms of work schedules and holiday pay computations.
Absence of Specific Penalties or Procedures
- The law does not specify enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, or administrative procedures.
- Compliance is implied to be under the general framework of labor and administrative laws governing public holidays in the Philippines.