QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 10743)
Republic Act No. 10743 (National Teachers' Day Act), approved January 29, 2016.
October 5 of every year.
Heads of government agencies and instrumentalities (including GOCCs, especially those dealing directly with teachers), local government units, and employers in the private sector.
It requires them to encourage and afford sufficient time and opportunities; it does not explicitly make participation mandatory for employees.
It states that employees should engage and participate in any activity conducted within the premises of their offices or establishments.
The Department of Education (DepEd).
Section 2 provides that, pursuant to the observance of National Teachers' Day, the annual program of activities shall be prepared and implemented with DepEd as lead agency.
Fifteen (15) days after complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier.
It means the 15-day counting period starts from whichever publication requirement (Official Gazette vs. two newspapers) is satisfied first.
Senate Bill No. 510 was approved by the Senate on May 18, 2015, adopted by the House as an amendment to House Bill No. 4148 on November 25, 2015.
President Benigno S. Aquino III.
No explicit penalties or sanctions are stated in the provided text of RA 10743.
Government agencies and instrumentalities (including GOCCs, especially those directly dealing with teachers), local government units, and private sector employers.
The law refers to it as a “special working holiday” and sets requirements to ensure a meaningful observance, including providing time/opportunities for participation.