Title
Tolosa Day: May 8 Holiday in Leyte
Law
Republic Act No. 7681
Decision Date
Feb 23, 1994
Republic Act No. 7681 designates May 8th as a special non-working public holiday in Tolosa, Leyte, to celebrate the annual town fiesta in honor of St. Michael the Archangel, with participation expected from government offices, organizations, and private companies in the municipality.

Policy and purpose: “Tolosa Day”

  • Section 1 establishes that May 8 corresponds to the annual town fiesta of Tolosa, Leyte.
  • Section 1 states that the fiesta honors its most holy patron saint, St. Michael the Archangel.
  • Section 1 names the holiday “Tolosa Day.”

Coverage: where and when it applies

  • Section 1 provides that May 8 of every year is a special nonworking public holiday.
  • Section 1 limits the holiday to the Municipality of Tolosa, Province of Leyte.
  • Section 2 repeats that the annual observance occurs on May eight of every year.

Holiday designation and nonworking status

  • Section 1 declares May 8 as a special nonworking public holiday.
  • Section 1 specifies the holiday’s designation: “Tolosa Day.”
  • Section 1 ties the holiday designation to the annual town fiesta of Tolosa, Leyte.

Required local celebrations and participants

  • Section 2 requires municipal officials of Tolosa, Leyte to lead appropriate and meaningful celebrations, activities, and programs on May eight of every year.
  • Section 2 requires participation by regional heads of departments and other government offices and their employees holding office in Tolosa, Leyte.
  • Section 2 requires participation by civic, sports, religious and nongovernmental organizations.
  • Section 2 requires participation by private companies doing business in Tolosa, Leyte.

Implementation through local observance leadership

  • Section 2 places the lead role for observance on municipal officials of Tolosa, Leyte.
  • Section 2 directs that the celebrations, activities, and programs must be appropriate and meaningful.
  • Section 2 organizes observance through participation of government, civic/community groups, and private companies operating in Tolosa, Leyte.

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