Entitlement for Work Performed on Special Working Holiday
- Employees who work on this special working holiday are entitled to their regular daily wage.
- There is no additional holiday pay beyond the regular wage for work done on this day.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
- Publication can be done either in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act originated from the House of Representatives.
- It was passed by the House on March 10, 2014.
- The Senate amended the Act on December 14, 2015.
- The House concurred with the Senate amendments on January 25, 2016.
- The Act was approved by the President of the Philippines on May 11, 2016.