Republic Act No. 10777

: The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10777 is to declare September 1 of every year as a special working holiday and no class day in schools in the Province of North Cotabato to commemorate its founding anniversary.
: The special working holiday is commemorated on September 1 of every year.
: If the special working holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it shall be observed on the following Monday.
: Yes, September 1 is declared a no-class day in schools within the Province of North Cotabato.
: An employee who works on the special working holiday is entitled to his or her regular wage.
: No, it specifically applies only to the Province of North Cotabato.
: The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
: It was approved by then President Benigno S. Aquino III on May 3, 2016.
: No, employers are required to pay only the employee's regular wage for work performed on the special working holiday.
: The House of Representatives passed it on August 26, 2014, and the Senate amended and concurred with the amendments on December 14, 2015, and January 25, 2016, respectively.