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Republic Act No. 10743: National Teachers' Day Act

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Title Supreme Court: National Teachers' Day Act

Law: Republic Act No. 10743

Decision Date: Jan 29, 2016

Republic Act No. 10743 designates October 5th as National Teachers' Day in the Philippines, requiring government agencies and private sector employers to provide time and opportunities for employees to participate in activities celebrating teachers.

recognition of teachers

annual observance

government agencies

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Lead Agency for Implementation

The Department of Education (DepEd) is designated as the lead agency responsible for preparing and implementing the annual program of activities for National Teachers' Day.

Effectivity and Publication

The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication.
Publication must be done either in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever occurs first.

Legislative Approval and Promulgation

Senate Bill No. 510, approved by the Senate on May 18, 2015, was amended and adopted by the House of Representatives as House Bill No. 4148 on November 25, 2015.
The Act was approved by the President of the Philippines on January 29, 2016.
The law was officially promulgated with signatures from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, the Secretary General of the House, and the Secretary of the Senate.

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