Provision for Presidential Proclamation
- The President of the Philippines may proclaim February 13 as a special nonworking holiday in the City of Parañaque.
- This proclamation would shift the day from a special working holiday to a special nonworking holiday, altering work and pay conditions accordingly.
Scope and Applicability
- The holiday and no-class day declaration apply exclusively to the City of Parañaque in Metro Manila.
- The declaration affects all schools in the city, ensuring no classes are held on this date annually.
Amendment to Previous Legislation
- This Act amends Section 1 of Republic Act No. 10807.
- The amendment updates the status of February 13 from a simple declared holiday to potentially a nonworking holiday upon presidential proclamation.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The law originated in the House of Representatives and was passed on September 10, 2018.
- The Senate amended the law on June 3, 2019, and the House concurred with the amendments on June 4, 2019.
- The Philippine President approved the Act on September 5, 2019, making it effective from that date onward.
Important Legal Concept: Working Holiday vs Nonworking Holiday
- A special working holiday generally requires work with normal pay and typically no additional holiday pay unless worked.
- A special nonworking holiday generally grants a day off with pay, and work on such a day usually entitles the employee to additional holiday pay.
- This Act acknowledges the distinction and allows the President to elevate the holiday status for broader employee benefits.