Declaration of March 8 as National Women's Day
Republic Act No. 6949, enacted on April 10, 1990, designates March 8 of each year as a working special holiday known as National Women's Day in the Philippines. The law mandates that government agencies, local government units, and private sector employers provide employees with opportunities to participate in activities celebrating this day. The Act aims to promote meaningful observance of National Women's Day. It took effect two days after its publication in two national newspapers.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 6949
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 10, 1990
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6949
AN ACT TO DECLARE MARCH EIGHT OF EVERY YEAR AS A WORKING SPECIAL HOLIDAY TO BE KNOWN AS NATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
SECTION 1. The eighth day of March of every year is hereby declared as a working special holiday to be known as National Women's Day.
SECTION 2. To ensure meaningful observance of the holiday as herein declared, all heads of government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned and controlled corporations as well as local government units, and employers in the private sector shall encourage and afford sufficient time and opportunities for their employees to engage and participate in any activity conducted within the premises of their respective offices or establishments to celebrate National Women's Day.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect two (2) days following its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Approved: April 10, 1990
Published in Malaya and the Daily Globe on April 27, 1990.
Cite This Law
Declaration of March 8 as National Women's Day, Republic Act No. 6949, Apr 10, 1990 (Philippines)
Declaration of March 8 as National Women's Day, Republic Act No. 6949 (Phil. 1990)
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