Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10803)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10803 is to declare June 30 of every year a special working holiday and no class day in schools in the City of Imus, Province of Cavite, in commemoration of its founding anniversary.
The special working holiday declared under RA No. 10803 is observed on June 30 of every year.
The special working holiday under RA No. 10803 is applicable only in the City of Imus, Province of Cavite.
No, June 30 is a no class day only in schools located in the City of Imus, Province of Cavite, pursuant to RA No. 10803.
An employee who works on June 30, which is a special working holiday, is entitled to his/her regular wage.
A 'special working holiday' under RA No. 10803 refers to June 30 of every year, designated for the observance of the founding anniversary of the City of Imus, where work is performed but employees receive their regular wage.
Republic Act No. 10803 took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
No, RA No. 10803 does not provide any penalties for non-compliance.
Republic Act No. 10803 was signed into law by then President Benigno S. Aquino III on May 11, 2016.
Yes, RA No. 10803 declares June 30 as a no class day in all schools in the City of Imus, which includes both public and private institutions.
Yes, on a special working holiday like June 30 under RA No. 10803, the employee is entitled to their regular wage, not the additional pay given for regular holidays or special non-working holidays.
The Act originated in the House of Representatives, passed on March 10, 2014, amended by the Senate, and finally approved by both chambers and signed by the President.