Geographic Scope
- The applicability of this special nonworking holiday is limited solely to the Province of Agusan del Sur.
- Other provinces or regions in the Philippines are not covered under this declaration.
Effective Date and Publication Requirement
- The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication.
- Publication must be in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.
Legal Authority and Enactment
- The Act was passed by both Houses of Congress: the House of Representatives on December 4, 2017, and the Senate on September 10, 2018.
- It received the approval of the President of the Philippines on October 30, 2018.
Summary of Implementation
- Each year starting from the effective date, June 17 is recognized as a special nonworking day within the province.
- This allows local government and private sector employees in Agusan del Sur to observe the holiday accordingly.
Absence of Penalties or Further Provisions
- The law does not provide specific penalties or sanctions for non-compliance.
- No detailed procedural guidelines or special provisions regarding holiday pay or compensations are stipulated within this Act.