An Act Expanding the Coverage of Foundation Days and Feast Days as Special Nonworking Public Holidays in the Province of Davao Oriental to Include Cities, Municipalities and Barangays Therein, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8256
Republic Act No. 11825, enacted on June 2, 2022, amends Republic Act No. 8256 to expand the designation of foundation days and feast days as special nonworking public holidays in Davao Oriental, including its cities, municipalities, and barangays. This law formalizes the recognition of these days as public holidays, enhancing local cultural and community observances. The Act took effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. It was approved without the President's signature, in accordance with the Constitution.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11825
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 2, 2022
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11825
AN ACT EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF FOUNDATION DAYS AND FEAST DAYS AS SPECIAL NONWORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO INCLUDE CITIES, MUNICIPALITIES AND BARANGAYS THEREIN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8256
SECTION 1. Section 1 of Republic Act No. 8256 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SECTION 1. The foundation days and feast days in the Province of Davao Oriental, and the cities, municipalities, and barangays therein are hereby declared as special nonworking public holidays."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved:
Lapsed into law on June 2, 2022 without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 118, No. 30, p. 8361 on July 25, 2022.
Cite This Law
An Act Expanding the Coverage of Foundation Days and Feast Days as Special Nonworking Public Holidays in the Province of Davao Oriental to Include Cities, Municipalities and Barangays Therein, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8256, Republic Act No. 11825, Jun 2, 2022 (Philippines)
An Act Expanding the Coverage of Foundation Days and Feast Days as Special Nonworking Public Holidays in the Province of Davao Oriental to Include Cities, Municipalities and Barangays Therein, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8256, Republic Act No. 11825 (Phil. 2022)
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