QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 10970)
The law is Republic Act No. 10970. Its full title is “AN ACT DECLARING THE TWENTY-FIFTH DAY OF AUGUST OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL TECH-VOC DAY.”
RA 10970 declares August 25 of every year as the “National Tech-Voc Day.”
The law provides for a “meaningful observance of this special working holiday.” While RA 10970 does not explicitly list it among regular holidays, it characterizes it as a special working holiday.
All heads of government agencies and instrumentalities (including GOCCs), LGUs, public and private schools (basic, technical-vocational, and tertiary), employers in the private sector, and industry associations must encourage and afford sufficient time and opportunities for their employees.
The activities should be conducted within the premises of the offices or establishments of the participating entities.
It ensures a meaningful observance by enabling employees to participate in National Tech-Voc Day activities, rather than simply recognizing the date in name only.
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Education (DepED) are the lead agencies.
It refers to the yearly set of coordinated activities and initiatives promoting the objectives connected to National Tech-Voc Day, prepared and implemented with TESDA and DepED as lead agencies.
It includes both. RA 10970 covers government agencies/instrumentalities, LGUs, public and private schools, employers in the private sector, and industry associations.
Public and private schools at the basic, technical-vocational, and tertiary education institutions are specifically included.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after whichever is earlier: (1) complete publication in the Official Gazette, or (2) complete publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
The Act was passed by the Senate as Senate Bill No. 209 on March 13, 2017 and adopted by the House as an amendment to House Bill No. 6136 on November 20, 2017.
It was approved on February 7, 2018.
The signatories include the Speaker of the House (Pantaleon D. Alvarez), the Senate President (Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III), the House Secretary General and Senate Secretary, and the President (Rodrigo Roa Duterte) who approved the Act.