Law Summary

Republic Act No. 9210: Naga City Charter Day Act

### SECTION 1: Declaration of Naga City Charter Day

• Legal Principle: This provision establishes June 18 of each year as "Naga City Charter Day," recognizing the anniversary of the city's charter.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Naga City Charter Day": A special nonworking holiday observed annually on June 18.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The City Government of Naga is tasked with the commemoration of this date.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • The holiday is observed annually on June 18.
• Penalties/Liabilities: None specified in this section.

### SECTION 2: Repeal of Republic Act No. 9089

• Legal Principle: This act explicitly repeals Republic Act No. 9089.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Republic Act No. 9089": The law previously governing the observance of Naga City Charter Day, now rendered ineffective.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The repeal automatically nullifies any legal effects or provisions of the previous act.
• Relevant Timeframes: The repeal takes effect upon the enactment of this law.
• Penalties/Liabilities: None specified in this section.

### SECTION 3: Effectivity of the Act

• Legal Principle: The act shall come into effect upon its approval by the President of the Philippines.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Effectivity": The point in time when the provisions of this law become enforceable.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The law is enacted upon the President's approval.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • The act was approved on June 11, 2003.
• Penalties/Liabilities: None specified in this section.

### Legislative History

• Legal Principle: This section provides the legislative background of the act.
• Key Definitions:
  • "House of Representatives": One of the two chambers of the Philippine Congress responsible for originating the bill.
  • "Senate": The upper chamber of the Congress, involved in the final passage of the act.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed by both chambers.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • Final passage dates: Senate on January 22, 2003, and House on April 23, 2003.
• Penalties/Liabilities: None specified in this section.

Key Takeaways

• Establishment of a Holiday: June 18 each year is designated as Naga City Charter Day, a special nonworking holiday.
• Repeal of Previous Law: Republic Act No. 9089 is repealed, emphasizing a legislative shift in recognition practices.
• Immediate Effectivity: The act took effect upon its approval by the President on June 11, 2003.
• Legislative Process: The act was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, reflecting a collaborative legislative effort.