Title
Dec 27 special working holiday in Baybay
Law
Republic Act No. 11446
Decision Date
Aug 28, 2019
Republic Act No. 11446 designates December 27 as a special working holiday in the City of Baybay, Province of Leyte, to celebrate the "Binaybayon Festival.
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Scope and Applicability

  • The law applies exclusively to the City of Baybay within the Province of Leyte.
  • It does not extend to other cities or provinces outside of Baybay.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
  • Publication must be in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Legal Authority and Legislative Process

  • The Act was enacted through a legislative process involving both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  • It was passed by the House on December 10, 2018, amended by the Senate on June 3, 2019, with concurrence by the House on June 4, 2019.

Presidential Approval

  • The law was approved and signed by the President of the Philippines on August 28, 2019.

Key Legal Concepts

  • "Special working holiday" indicates that work is generally required but with special circumstances that may affect compensation or labor conditions.
  • "Special nonworking holiday" status may be declared, affecting labor laws concerning pay and work requirements.

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