Title
March 27 special nonworking holiday in San Juan
Law
Republic Act No. 7669
Decision Date
Jan 10, 1994
Republic Act No. 7669 declares March 27 as a special non-working public holiday in the Municipality of San Juan, commemorating the anniversary and formation of San Juan as an independent municipality, based on Philippine Commission Act No. 1625.

Law Summary

Effectivity of the Law

  • The Act took effect immediately upon its approval.
  • The law lapsed into effect on January 10, 1994, without the President's signature.
  • This is in accordance with Section 27(1), Article VI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which allows a bill to lapse into law if the President neither signs nor vetoes it within a certain period.

Scope and Impact

  • The special holiday is only applicable within the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality of San Juan.
  • Being a nonworking day, employees in the municipality are entitled to observe the holiday without the expectation to work.

Historical and Legal Significance

  • The establishment of the holiday highlights the historical importance of Philippine Commission Act No. 1625 in San Juan's local governance.
  • It reinforces municipal identity and promotes local heritage and pride among residents of San Juan.

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