Aug. 6 holiday in Cebu and cities amended

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Republic Act No. 8952: Aug. 6 holiday in Cebu & cities amended

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Aug. 6 holiday in Cebu and cities amended

Law: Republic Act No. 8952

Decision Date: Aug 31, 2000

Republic Act No. 8952 amends Republic Act No. 7698 to declare August 6 as a special nonworking public holiday in the Province of Cebu and its cities.

Law Summary

Amendment to Republic Act No. 7698

This legislation serves as an amendment to the original Republic Act No. 7698.
The amendment expands the scope of the holiday to include the major urban and component cities within Cebu Province.

Scope and Applicability

The holiday affects local government units and residents within the specified territorial jurisdictions.
Local government offices and private establishments in these areas observe the nonworking public holiday.

Effectivity of the Act

The law takes effect immediately upon its approval by the President.
The approval date recorded is August 31, 2000.

Procedural History

The bill originated in the House of Representatives.
It was passed by the House of Representatives on August 24, 1999.
Subsequently, the Senate passed it on June 8, 2000.
The law was then approved by the President and officially enacted.

Legal Signatories

The act is signed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The final approval is indicated by the signature of the President of the Philippines.

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