Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10768)
Republic Act No. 10768 is an act declaring August 11 of every year a special working holiday in the City of Iligan, Province of Isabela, in commemoration of its Charter Day Anniversary, known as Iligan City Charter Day.
Iligan City Charter Day is observed on August 11 of every year.
If August 11 falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, the special working holiday shall be observed on the following Monday.
The City of Iligan is located in the Province of Isabela as per RA 10768.
RA 10768 declares August 11 a special working holiday in the City of Iligan.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
The Act was approved by President Benigno S. Aquino III on April 26, 2016.
Designating a day as a special working holiday means that it is a working day but is recognized for a specific commemoration, and employees may be entitled to additional compensation as prescribed by law.
The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 10768.
Franklin M. Drilon was the President of the Senate, and Feliciano Belmonte Jr. was the Speaker of the House of Representatives during the enactment of RA 10768.