Immediate Effectivity of the Act
- The law takes effect immediately upon approval by the President of the Philippines.
- The immediate implementation ensures the observance of the special working holiday starting the year of approval.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives and passed both the House and Senate in 1999 and 2000, respectively.
- The final approval by the President indicates the complete legislative process as required by the Constitution.
- The official enactment ensures the binding nature of the holiday designation within the local jurisdiction of Mandaluyong.