Amendments to the Revised Administrative Code Regarding Holidays
- Section 26, Chapter 7 of Executive Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987) is amended to include:
- Eidul Fitr as a regular national holiday (movable date).
- Eidul Adha as a regional holiday specifically in ARMM.
- Enumerates all recognized regular holidays and special nationwide holidays.
- Provides that Eidul Adha is recognized only in ARMM, not nationwide.
Supervision and Implementation by the Office of Muslim Affairs
- The Office of Muslim Affairs (OMA) is tasked to supervise the implementation of the Act.
- OMA is responsible for promulgating rules and regulations to effectively implement the law.
- The Grand Mufti may submit recommendations on the rules and regulations for OMA’s consideration.
Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Laws and Issuances
- All existing laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified to conform with its provisions.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its full publication in at least two national newspapers of general circulation.
Legislative Process Information
- The Act consolidates House Bill No. 4373 and Senate Bill No. 2026.
- Passed by the House of Representatives on September 2, 2002, and by the Senate on August 6, 2002.
- Approved by the President on November 13, 2002.