Republic Act No. 11163

: The short title of Republic Act No. 11163 is the 'National Bible Day Act'.
: The State declares the policy to aid and encourage the development of the moral character and spiritual foundation of the Filipino people.
: Because the Philippines is a predominantly and the largest Christian nation in the Asia Pacific, the Act recognizes the value of the Holy Bible as the core of Christian faith.
: National Bible Day is observed on the last Monday of January every year.
: National Bible Day is declared as a special working holiday.
: Yes. Any laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations or any part thereof regarding national nonworking holidays that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
: The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or at least two newspapers of general circulation.
: The Act was approved by then President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
: The Act was passed by the Senate as Senate Bill No. 1270 and adopted by the House of Representatives as an amendment to House Bill No. 7544.
: As a special working holiday, employees are expected to work but are entitled to additional pay under labor laws, unlike a non-working holiday where employees may not be required to work and still receive pay.