QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 10788)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10788 is to declare April 16 of every year as a special working holiday and no class day in schools in the City of Marikina to commemorate its founding anniversary, known as "Marikina City Day."
Marikina City Day is celebrated every year on April 16.
April 16 is declared a special working holiday under RA 10788.
No, there are no classes held in schools in the City of Marikina on April 16, as it is declared a no class day.
An employee who works on Marikina City Day is entitled to receive his or her regular wage.
No, RA 10788 states that employees who work on the special working holiday are entitled only to their regular wage, not additional pay.
RA 10788 applies only to the City of Marikina.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
No, Marikina City Day is declared as a special working holiday specific to the City of Marikina, not a national holiday.
Republic Act No. 10788 was approved by President Benigno S. Aquino III on May 3, 2016.
The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 10788.
No, Republic Act No. 10788 does not mention any penalties for non-compliance within its text.
The law originated in the House of Representatives, was passed by the House on March 10, 2014, amended by the Senate on December 14, 2015, and the amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on January 25, 2016 before approval.