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.