Effectivity and Publication Requirements
- The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
- Publication must be done in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
- The law was enacted following the legislative process where it originated from the House of Representatives, passed by both houses, and signed by the President.
Legal Enactment and Authority
- The act was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on May 22, 2017, and September 10, 2018, respectively.
- The President of the Philippines, at the time Rodrigo Roa Duterte, approved the act on October 30, 2018.
- The act was authenticated by the respective Secretaries of the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as the Senate President and the Speaker of the House.
Scope and Implications
- The law establishes a regional special nonworking holiday rather than a nationwide one.
- This encourages local recognition and celebration of Albay’s founding anniversary.
- Designation as a special nonworking holiday implies that employees in the area are generally entitled to holiday pay considerations under Philippine labor law on such days.
No Additional Provisions on Penalties or Procedures
- The law does not specify any penalties for violation.
- It also does not provide detailed procedures beyond the declaration and the enactment process.
- The enforcement generally relies on existing labor and administrative regulations regarding special nonworking holidays.