An Act Declaring the Twenty-Fifth Day of August of Every Year as the National Tech-Voc Day
Republic Act No. 10970 establishes August 25 of each year as "National Tech-Voc Day" in the Philippines. This special working holiday aims to promote technical and vocational education and skills development. Government agencies, local government units, schools, and private employers are encouraged to facilitate activities that celebrate this day. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Education (DepEd) will lead the implementation of related programs and advocacy campaigns. The law took effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 10970
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 7, 2018
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10970
AN ACT DECLARING THE TWENTY-FIFTH DAY OF AUGUST OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL TECH-VOC DAY
SECTION 1. National Tech-Voc Day. — The twenty-fifth day of August of every year is hereby declared as the "National Tech-Voc Day."
To ensure a meaningful observance of this special working holiday as herein declared, all heads of government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned and -controlled corporations, local government units, public and private schools at the basic, technical-vocational, and tertiary education institutions, employers in the private sector, and industry associations, shall encourage and afford sufficient time and opportunities for their employees to engage and participate in any activity conducted within the premises of their offices or establishments in celebration of the "National Tech-Voc Day."
SECTION 2. Lead Agency. — Pursuant to the observance of the "National Tech-Voc Day," the annual program of activities and advocacy campaign shall be prepared and implemented with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Education (DepEd) as the lead agencies.
SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier. TAIaHE
Approved: February 7, 2018.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 114, No. 8, p. 1269 on February 19, 2018.
Cite This Law
An Act Declaring the Twenty-Fifth Day of August of Every Year as the National Tech-Voc Day, Republic Act No. 10970, Feb 7, 2018 (Philippines)
An Act Declaring the Twenty-Fifth Day of August of Every Year as the National Tech-Voc Day, Republic Act No. 10970 (Phil. 2018)
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