Republic Act No. 10966

: Republic Act No. 10966 is an Act declaring December 8 of every year as a special nonworking holiday in the entire country to commemorate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, the Principal Patroness of the Philippines.
: December 8 of every year is declared as a special nonworking holiday.
: It commemorates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, who is the Principal Patroness of the Philippines.
: The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines enacted RA 10966.
: RA 10966 was approved on December 28, 2017.
: The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
: The holiday is declared nationwide, throughout the entire country.
: The legal basis is Republic Act No. 10966, which officially declares December 8 as a special nonworking holiday.
: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed RA 10966 into law.
: RA 10966 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.