Special Holiday: Apolinario Mabini Day

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Republic Act No. 9430: Special Holiday: Apolinario Mabini Day

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Special Holiday: Apolinario Mabini Day

Law: Republic Act No. 9430

Decision Date: Apr 10, 2007

Republic Act No. 9430 declares July 23 as "Apolinario Mabini Day," a special working holiday in the City of Tanauan, Batangas, in honor of the national hero, Apolinario Mabini.

Law Summary

Scope and Application of the Special Holiday

The declaration of the special working holiday applies exclusively within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Tanauan in the Province of Batangas.
The holiday status as a special working day means that businesses and government offices in Tanauan may remain open, but the day is observed with due regard to its commemorative significance.

Effective Date and Implementation

The Act takes effect immediately upon approval by the President of the Philippines.
The law was formally approved and enacted on April 10, 2007, following its passage by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Legislative Process and Enactment

The Act originated in the House of Representatives as House Bill No. 4575.
It was passed by the House of Representatives on February 7, 2007, and by the Senate on January 22, 2007.
Official signatures of the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and the President of the Philippines formalized the law.

Significance of Apolinario Mabini Day

The holiday serves to honor the contributions and memory of Apolinario Mabini as a national hero.
It promotes local pride within the City of Tanauan by recognizing one of its prominent historical figures.

No penalties, definitions, or procedural details beyond enactment and observance provisions are specified in the Act.

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