Scope and Application
- The special non-working holiday applies exclusively to the province of Eastern Samar.
- The declaration does not extend nationwide but is limited to this particular province.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law took effect immediately upon approval.
- No additional implementing rules or regulations were specified as prerequisites for its effectivity.
Legislative Process and Enactment
- The Act was initiated and passed by the House of Representatives on September 22, 1988.
- It was subsequently passed by the Senate on December 2, 1988.
- The law was enacted without the signature of the President, but was approved by operation of law on February 10, 1989.
Important Legal Concepts
- The Act serves as a recognition and commemoration of a historical event tied to national and local heritage.
- Establishing a special non-working holiday provides both symbolic and practical observance through cessation of work activities.
- The limited geographical scope reflects respect for local historical significance rather than a nationwide mandate.