Title
Holiday in Pampanga on May 7
Law
Republic Act No. 7552
Decision Date
May 22, 1992
Republic Act No. 7552 designates May 7 as a special nonworking holiday in the Province of Pampanga to commemorate a significant event or person, providing the people of Pampanga with a day off to celebrate and reflect on the event or person's significance.

Law Summary

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law takes effect immediately upon its approval by the President of the Philippines.

Legislative Process and Approval

  • The bill was introduced and passed by the House of Representatives on September 4, 1991.
  • It was subsequently passed by the Senate on January 30, 1992.
  • The Act was approved by President Corazon C. Aquino on May 22, 1992.

Official Signatories and Authentication

  • The law bears the signatures of the President of the Senate (Neptali A. Gonzales) and the Speaker of the House of Representatives (Ramon V. Mitra), confirming its passage.
  • Secretaries of both chambers of Congress also signed to authenticate the legislative documents.

Scope and Application

  • The law applies exclusively to the Province of Pampanga, making May 7 a special nonworking day for residents and establishments within the province.
  • No provisions extend the holiday status beyond this geographic scope.

Legal Nature of the Holiday

  • As a "special nonworking holiday," the provisions related to employee compensation and business operation under Philippine labor laws for such holidays are applicable.
  • This typically means that work done on this day may warrant additional pay but does not carry the same weight as regular holidays unless specified otherwise by applicable labor regulations.

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