March 21 Holiday in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro

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Republic Act No. 8986: March 21 Holiday in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro

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Title Source: Supreme Court: March 21 Holiday in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro

Law: Republic Act No. 8986

Decision Date: Dec 9, 2000

Republic Act No. 8986 designates March 21 as a special working holiday in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, to honor the city's creation and provide its residents with a day of celebration.

Law Summary

Scope and Application of the Holiday

The holiday is limited strictly to the City of Calapan and does not apply nationally or to any other locality.
Being a special working holiday, it allows work to proceed as usual but with appropriate holiday pay considerations as per labor laws.

Effectivity of the Act

The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.
No additional implementing rules or guidelines are needed for its effectivity.

Legislative Procedure and Enactment

The bill originated from the House of Representatives and underwent the legislative process including approval from both legislative chambers.
Final passage dates were September 22, 1999 (House of Representatives) and October 2, 2000 (Senate).
The Act was signed into law by the President of the Philippines on December 9, 2000.

Legal Formalities and Authentications

The law is authenticated by the signatures of the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Secretary of the Senate, Secretary-General of the House, and the President.
These formalities confirm the validity of the legislative enactment and its conformity with procedural requirements.

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