Title
Marikina City Day holiday declaration law
Law
Republic Act No. 10788
Decision Date
May 3, 2016
Republic Act No. 10788 designates April 16 as a special working holiday and no class day in Marikina City, with employees entitled to their regular wage, in celebration of the city's founding anniversary.
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Work Compensation on Special Holiday

  • Employees who perform work on April 16, being a special working holiday, are entitled to their regular wage.
  • This provision ensures no additional premium pay is mandated for work done on this day.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
  • Publication must be done in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Legislative Background and Approval

  • The Act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed on March 10, 2014.
  • It underwent amendments in the Senate on December 14, 2015.
  • The House of Representatives concurred in the Senate amendments on January 25, 2016.
  • The Act was finally approved by the President on May 3, 2016.

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