Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10774)
Republic Act No. 10774 declares March 9 of every year as a special working holiday and no class day in schools in the Province of Abra to commemorate its foundation anniversary and the culmination of the Abrenian Kawayan Festival.
The special working holiday is observed on March 9 of every year.
The Province of Abra is specifically covered by Republic Act No. 10774.
March 9 is significant as it commemorates the foundation anniversary of the Province of Abra and the culmination of the Abrenian Kawayan Festival.
No, there will be no classes held in schools in Abra on March 9 as it is declared a no class day.
Employees who work on the special working holiday are entitled to their regular wage for the work performed.
No, the act only mandates payment of the employee's regular wage for work performed on the special working holiday.
The act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
No, March 9 is declared a special working holiday specifically in the Province of Abra, not a national holiday.
The special working holiday coincides with the culmination of the Abrenian Kawayan Festival.