Title
Supreme Court
Permits municipalities to change local fiesta dates
Law
Act No. 2054
Decision Date
Feb 3, 1911
Act No. 2054 allows municipalities in the Philippine Islands to change the dates of their local fiestas, providing flexibility in scheduling and organizing, with specific conditions and procedures outlined.

Law Summary

Conditions and Deadline for Changing Fiesta Dates

  • Changes in fiesta dates must be made on or before December 31, 1911.
  • The procedure for changing dates must follow the terms and manner prescribed in Section 1 of Act No. 1909.
  • If the fiesta was already celebrated in 1911 before the change, the new date applies starting 1912.
  • Once a new date is adopted, it cannot be altered except by legislative act.

Provision for Exceptional Circumstances Affecting Fiesta Dates

  • Fiesta date changes within the same year are allowed for "weighty reasons" such as typhoons, earthquakes, epidemics, or other public calamities.
  • Such changes are limited to the specific year in which the calamity occurs.
  • The new date must be fixed by the municipal council and approved by the provincial board.

Legal Effect and Enforcement

  • The Act empowers municipalities to regulate their fiesta dates under specified conditions.
  • Finality of the adjusted fiesta date is assured by requiring legislative approval for any further changes after adoption.
  • Provides flexibility in exceptional circumstances to ensure public safety and order during fiestas.

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