Law Summary
1. Title and Purpose
This Act amends Republic Act No. 7698, declaring August 6 of every year as a special nonworking public holiday in the Province of Cebu and its associated cities.
- Purpose: To officially include the highly urbanized cities of Cebu and Mandaue, along with the component cities of Lapulapu, Danao, and Toledo, in the declaration of August 6 as a holiday.
2. Amendment Details
Provision Amended
Section Amended: Section 2 of Republic Act No. 7698.
New Text: "August six of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking public holiday for the Province of Cebu including its highly urbanized cities of Cebu and Mandaue and its component cities of Lapulapu, Danao and Toledo."
Key Definitions
- Special Nonworking Public Holiday: A day recognized by the government where employees are not required to work, but may choose to do so without entitlement to additional pay.
3. Implementation and Effectivity
- Effectivity: This Act takes effect upon its approval.
4. Legislative History
Origin: The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
Passage Dates:
- House of Representatives passed on August 24, 1999.
- Senate passed on June 8, 2000.
Approval: Signed by President Joseph E. Estrada on August 31, 2000.
5. Signatories
- Key Signatories:
- Franklin M. Drilon (President of the Senate)
- Manuel B. Villar Jr. (Speaker of the House of Representatives)
- Oscar G. Yabes (Secretary of the Senate)
- Roberto P. Nazareno (Secretary General House of Representatives)
Key Takeaways
- The Act amends Republic Act No. 7698 to include Cebu City, Mandaue City, Lapulapu City, Danao City, and Toledo City in the observance of August 6 as a special nonworking public holiday.
- The amendment is effective immediately upon approval and aims to recognize the holiday across a broader geographical area within the Province of Cebu.
- The legislative process involved both the House of Representatives and the Senate, culminating in the approval by the President.