Law Summary

Declaration of Special Holiday

• Legal Principle: March 21 of every year is declared a special working holiday in the City of Calapan, Province of Oriental Mindoro.
• Purpose: The holiday commemorates the creation or birth of the City of Calapan.

Effectivity

• Timeframe: This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
• Approval Date: The law was approved on December 9, 2000.

Legislative Process

• Origin: The Act originated from the House of Representatives.
• Passage Dates:
  • Passed by the House of Representatives on September 22, 1999.
  • Passed by the Senate on October 2, 2000.

Approval Signatories

• Senate: Franklin M. Drilon (President of the Senate), Oscar G. Yabes (Secretary of the Senate).
• House of Representatives: Manuel B. Villar Jr. (Speaker), Roberto P. Nazareno (Secretary General).
• President: Joseph E. Estrada (President of the Philippines).

Key Takeaways

• Republic Act No. 8986 establishes March 21 as a special working holiday in Calapan to celebrate the city's anniversary.
• The Act is effective immediately upon approval, which was confirmed on December 9, 2000.
• The legislative process included passage in both chambers of Congress, with specific dates documented for reference.