QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 11163)
It shall be known as the “National Bible Day Act.”
The last Monday of January every year.
It is declared as a “special working holiday.”
To aid and encourage the development of the moral character and spiritual foundation of the Filipino people.
It states that the Philippines is a predominantly Christian nation and the largest Christian nation in Asia Pacific.
It provides the basis for why National Bible Day is observed and proclaimed as a special working holiday under the Act.
All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations, and any part thereof regarding national nonworking holidays that are inconsistent with RA 11163 are repealed or modified accordingly.
No. Only those provisions related to national nonworking holidays that are inconsistent with RA 11163 are repealed or modified.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after complete publication in the Official Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Fifteen (15) days after the date of complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
Complete publication can occur either through the Official Gazette or through at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation; in either case, the 15-day countdown starts after complete publication.
Because it indicates the day is for work (unlike a non-working holiday), affecting attendance, scheduling, and compliance requirements under labor and civil service holiday rules.
The inconsistent parts are repealed or modified accordingly.
RA 11163 declares the last Monday of January each year as National Bible Day, proclaimed as a special working holiday.