Republic Act No. 11370

: The title of Republic Act No. 11370 is "An Act Declaring September 8 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the Entire Country to Commemorate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary."
: September 8 of every year is declared as a special working holiday throughout the entire country.
: The purpose is to commemorate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
: The special working holiday is applicable nationwide, in the entire country.
: It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
: It was approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on August 8, 2019.
: Vicente C. Sotto III signed as Senate President and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
: The House of Representatives passed it on December 10, 2018, and the Senate on May 20, 2019.
: No, the law does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
: A special working holiday means that work on this day is not legally required but if employees do work, they are entitled to an additional compensation as prescribed by the Labor Code or relevant rules.