Title
March 17 Holiday in Balamban, Cebu for Magsaysay
Law
Republic Act No. 9088
Decision Date
Apr 8, 2001
Republic Act No. 9088 designates March 17 as a special working holiday in Balamban, Cebu to honor the death anniversary of President Ramon B. Magsaysay Sr.
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Scope and Geographic Application

  • The holiday is exclusive to the Municipality of Balamban within the Province of Cebu.
  • This special working holiday does not apply nationwide but is localized to Balamban.

Legal Effectivity

  • The law takes effect immediately upon its approval.
  • The Act was approved on April 8, 2001.

Legislative History and Authorization

  • The Act was passed by the House of Representatives on February 6, 2000.
  • The Senate passed the Act on October 2, 2001.
  • The Act was approved by the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, on April 8, 2001.

Legal Formalities

  • The enactment includes signatures from the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Secretary of the Senate, and Secretary General of the House of Representatives.
  • These formalities confirm the legislative process and ratification of the law.

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