June 10 Holiday in Tarlac: Danding Cojuangco Day

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Republic Act No. 11729: June 10 Holiday in Tarlac: Danding Cojuangco Day

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Title Supreme Court: June 10 Holiday in Tarlac: Danding Cojuangco Day

Law: Republic Act No. 11729

Decision Date: Apr 29, 2022

Republic Act No. 11729 declares June 10 as a special nonworking holiday in the Province of Tarlac, Philippines, in honor of Eduardo "Danding" Murphy Cojuangco, Jr.'s birth anniversary, providing employees in Tarlac with a day off with pay starting 15 days after the law's publication.

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Scope and Application

The holiday applies exclusively within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Tarlac.
It does not extend nationally or to other provinces.

Effectivity

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

Legislative Process and Approval

The bill originated in the House of Representatives.
It was passed by the House of Representatives on September 23, 2020.
The Senate passed the bill on January 17, 2022.
The Act was approved and signed into law on April 29, 2022, by the President of the Philippines.

Legal Significance

Establishing a special nonworking holiday grants a public recognition and commemorative observance of Eduardo "Danding" Murphy Cojuangco, Jr.'s birth anniversary.
As a special nonworking holiday, employees in the Province of Tarlac are generally entitled to holiday pay benefits as provided by Philippine labor laws unless company policy provides otherwise.

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