Title
Lifting of DST Program, July 1990
Law
Executive Order No. 415
Decision Date
Jul 20, 1990
President Corazon C. Aquino lifts the Daylight Saving Time program due to the recommendation of the Energy Conservation Inter-Agency Committee, citing the onset of the rainy season and early nighttime darkness as reasons for its early termination.

Law Summary

Reason for Early Termination

  • The Energy Conservation Inter-Agency Committee recommended ending the DST early due to seasonal weather changes.
  • The onset of the rainy season and earlier nightfall reduces the extended daylight hours intended by the DST.

Key Provisions and Adjustments

  • Clocks in both the public and private sectors are to be set back by one hour at midnight of July 28, 1990.
  • This adjustment changes the time from 12:00 midnight to 11:00 p.m., effectively ending the DST.

Publication and Implementation

  • The Executive Order requires publication for two (2) days in two national newspapers with general circulation.
  • The publication ensures public awareness and compliance with the time adjustment.

Legal Authority and Formality

  • The order is issued by President Corazon C. Aquino, exercising her legal powers.
  • The Executive Secretary, Catalino Macaraig, Jr., countersigned the order to validate and execute the directive.

Summary of Legal Concepts

  • The DST program is a temporary measure for energy conservation during emergency conditions.
  • The authority to institute and lift DST programs is vested in the President under national emergency powers.
  • Proper publication is mandated to effectuate administrative orders impacting public timekeeping standards.

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