Law Summary
Geographic Scope
- The special holiday applies exclusively within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Pangasinan.
- It does not extend to other provinces or nationwide.
Purpose and Significance
- The act aims to honor the legacy and contributions of Eugenio Perez by annually observing his birth anniversary.
Legal Effectivity
- The law takes effect immediately upon its approval by the President.
- Approval date noted as March 20, 1989.
Legislative Process
- The bill originated from the House of Representatives.
- It was passed by the House on October 21, 1988, and by the Senate on February 10, 1989.
- Signed into law by the President of the Philippines, Corazon C. Aquino.
Key Legal Provisions
- Explicit declaration of November 13 as a "special non-working public holiday" indicating that government offices and private entities in Pangasinan are to observe the holiday with cessation of work.
- No provisions on penalties or specific procedures about the observance beyond the declaration.
Important Legal Concepts
- The designation of "special non-working public holiday" generally means that employees are entitled to holiday pay if they work on this day according to existing labor laws in the Philippines concerning holidays.
- The law focuses on regional commemoration highlighting the principle of localized public holidays in Philippine legal practice.