Marikina City Day Special Holiday Act

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Republic Act No. 10788: Marikina City Day Special Holiday Act

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Title Supreme Court: Marikina City Day Special Holiday Act

Law: Republic Act No. 10788

Decision Date: May 3, 2016

April 16 is designated as "Marikina City Day," a special holiday with no classes in schools to commemorate the city's founding anniversary, ensuring employees receive their regular wages for work performed on this day.

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Employee Rights on Special Working Holiday

Employees working on April 16, being a special working holiday, are entitled to their regular daily wage.
The law does not mandate additional pay or holiday premium beyond the regular wage for work done on this day.

Effectivity of the Act

The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
Publication must be in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Legislative Process and Approval

The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
It was passed by the House on March 10, 2014.
The Senate amended the bill on December 14, 2015.
The House concurred with the Senate amendments on January 25, 2016.
The Act was signed into law by the President of the Philippines on May 3, 2016.

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