Law Summary
Scope and Applicability
- The holiday applies only within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Zambales.
- It is a nonworking holiday, meaning employees are generally excused from work on this day unless otherwise provided by employer regulations or special circumstances.
Effectivity and Implementation
- The Act took effect 15 days after its publication.
- Publication must be done in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
- The law lapsed into effect on August 8, 1994, due to the absence of the President's signature, in accordance with the constitutional provision of automatic lapse into law.
Constitutional Basis
- The law was enacted pursuant to Section 27(1), Article VI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution concerning the lapse of bills into law without the President's signature within a set period.
Key Legal Concepts
- Special nonworking holiday: A day declared by law where work is generally suspended to honor or commemorate a specific event or person.
- Commemoration of historical figures through local holidays enhances cultural heritage and local identity.
- Publication requirements underscore transparency and public awareness of new laws affecting work schedules and public observances.