Law Summary
Purpose and Significance
- The holiday serves to recognize and celebrate the historical and cultural importance of the founding of the City of Cavite.
- It promotes civic pride and awareness among the residents of Cavite.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
- Publication must be made either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation to ensure public dissemination.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
- Passed by the House of Representatives on August 29, 2017.
- Passed by the Senate on September 10, 2018.
- Approved by the President of the Philippines on October 30, 2018.
Legal and Administrative Provisions
- The Act explicitly applies only to the City of Cavite within the Province of Cavite.
- Designates the holiday as a special nonworking holiday, which has implications for labor and employment regulations concerning work on holidays.
Key Officials Involved
- Vicente C. Sotto III, President of the Senate.
- Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Philippines at the time of approval.
- Myra Marie D. Villarica, Secretary of the Senate.
- Dante Roberto P. Maling, Acting Secretary General of the House of Representatives.