Republic Act No. 10777

: September 1 of every year is declared 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 on September 1 is recognized only in the Province of North Cotabato.
: If September 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the special working holiday is observed on the following Monday.
: No, schools in North Cotabato are mandated to observe September 1 as a no class day.
: An employee who works on September 1, declared as a special working holiday, is entitled to their regular wage.
: No, the employee is entitled to their regular wage only, not additional or holiday pay.
: It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
: It was approved by then President Benigno S. Aquino III on May 3, 2016.
: The House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines passed the act.
: The purpose is to commemorate the founding anniversary of the Province of North Cotabato.