EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 430

: Republic Act No. 10709 is an Act providing for thirty (30) days forfeitable leave privileges annually to all judges of the first level courts in the Philippines.
: Judges of the Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts, Municipal Circuit Trial Courts, and Shariaa Circuit Courts, all known as first level courts, are entitled to the leave privileges.
: Thirty (30) days of forfeitable leave with pay annually.
: No, the thirty (30) days of forfeitable leave are noncumulative and nonconvertible to cash.
: They are entitled to fifteen (15) days of vacation leave and fifteen (15) days of sick leave privileges as provided by law.
: No, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays shall be excluded in the computation.
: The Supreme Court shall promulgate the rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the Act within thirty (30) days after its effectivity.
: The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation.
: Yes, it repeals or modifies all laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the Act.
: It grants first level court judges additional paid leave to promote their well-being and work-life balance, recognizing their demanding roles and responsibilities.