Declaring March 1 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the City of Davao, Province of Davao Del Sur, to be Known as "Araw ng Dabaw," Repealing for the Purpose Republic Acts Numbered 7551 and 7685
Republic Act No. 11379 establishes March 1 of each year as a special working holiday in Davao City, known as "Araw ng Dabaw," to commemorate the city's founding anniversary. The Act mandates that local officials lead celebrations reflecting the city's history and contributions to national development, involving various community stakeholders. It repeals previous laws that declared March 16 as Araw ng Dabaw. The law took effect 15 days after its publication in official sources.
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- What is Declaring March 1 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the City of Davao, Province of Davao Del Sur, to be Known as "Araw ng Dabaw," Repealing for the Purpose Republic Acts Numbered 7551 and 7685 about?
- Republic Act No. 11379 establishes March 1 of each year as a special working holiday in Davao City, known as "Araw ng Dabaw," to commemorate the city's founding anniversary. The Act mandates that local officials lead celebrations reflecting the city's history and contributions to national development, involving various community stakeholders. It repeals previous laws that declared March 16 as Araw ng Dabaw. The law took effect 15 days after its publication in official sources.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 11379?
- Declaring March 1 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the City of Davao, Province of Davao Del Sur, to be Known as "Araw ng Dabaw," Repealing for the Purpose Republic Acts Numbered 7551 and 7685 (Republic Act No. 11379) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Declaring March 1 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the City of Davao, Province of Davao Del Sur, to be Known as "Araw ng Dabaw," Repealing for the Purpose Republic Acts Numbered 7551 and 7685 enacted?
- Declaring March 1 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the City of Davao, Province of Davao Del Sur, to be Known as "Araw ng Dabaw," Repealing for the Purpose Republic Acts Numbered 7551 and 7685 (Republic Act No. 11379) was enacted on Aug 22, 2019.
- What is the citation for Declaring March 1 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the City of Davao, Province of Davao Del Sur, to be Known as "Araw ng Dabaw," Repealing for the Purpose Republic Acts Numbered 7551 and 7685?
- Declaring March 1 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the City of Davao, Province of Davao Del Sur, to be Known as "Araw ng Dabaw," Repealing for the Purpose Republic Acts Numbered 7551 and 7685, Republic Act No. 11379, Aug 22, 2019 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11379
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 22, 2019
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11379
AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 1 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF DAVAO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, TO BE KNOWN AS "ARAW NG DABAW," REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACTS NUMBERED 7551 AND 7685
SECTION 1. March 1 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday in the City of Davao, Province of Davao del Sur, to be known as "Araw ng Dabaw," in commemoration of its founding anniversary. Upon proclamation of the President, March 1 of every year shall be a special nonworking holiday in the City of Davao, Province of Davao del Sur.
SECTION 2. On March 1 of every year, the officials of Davao City shall lead appropriate and meaningful celebrations and activities that shall give significance and meaning to the aspirations of the city's founding fathers, and its glorious history and contributions to national development. They shall be participated in by officials and employees of the national and local government units, agencies and instrumentalities, civic, religious, nongovernment organizations, private companies and other interested parties.
SECTION 3. Republic Act No. 7551, entitled "An Act Declaring March 16 of Every Year as Araw ng Davao, a Special Nonworking Public Holiday in Davao City" and Republic Act No. 7685, entitled "An Act Declaring March 16 of Every Year a Special Nonworking Public Holiday in the City of Davao, to be Known as "Araw ng Dabaw," are hereby repealed. aDSIHc
SECTION 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved: August 22, 2019.
Published in the Manila Bulletin on August 30, 2019.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 115, No. 39, p. 10810 on September 30, 2019.
Cite This Law
Declaring March 1 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the City of Davao, Province of Davao Del Sur, to be Known as "Araw ng Dabaw," Repealing for the Purpose Republic Acts Numbered 7551 and 7685, Republic Act No. 11379, Aug 22, 2019 (Philippines)
Declaring March 1 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the City of Davao, Province of Davao Del Sur, to be Known as "Araw ng Dabaw," Repealing for the Purpose Republic Acts Numbered 7551 and 7685, Republic Act No. 11379 (Phil. 2019)
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