Policy Purpose: Founding Anniversary
- The Act declares the holiday in commemoration of the founding anniversary of the City of Cabanatuan.
- Section 1 ties the date (February 3 of every year) to Cabanatuan City’s founding anniversary celebrations.
Holiday Character: Working to Nonworking
- Section 1 establishes February 3 of every year as a special working holiday in the City of Cabanatuan.
- Section 1 requires Presidential proclamation to convert the holiday into a special nonworking holiday.
- The nonworking character applies to February 3 of every year in the City of Cabanatuan once proclaimed by the President.
Coverage: Place and Date Only
- The holiday applies specifically to the City of Cabanatuan, Province of Nueva Eci ja.
- The date covered by the Act is February 3 of every year.
- The Act’s operative coverage is limited to the local jurisdiction stated in Section 1.
Legislative History and Amendments
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
- It was passed by the House of Representatives on May 22, 2017.
- The Senate amended the Act on June 3, 2019.
- The House concurred in the Senate amendments on June 4, 2019.
Implementation and Proclamation Trigger
- The holiday’s conversion from working to nonworking depends on proclamation by the President.
- Section 1 makes the Presidential proclamation the controlling act that determines whether February 3 is working or nonworking for that year.