Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 90)
Proclamation No. 90, dated January 6, 2011, is a declaration by the Philippine government designating Saturday, January 15, 2011, as a special (non-working) day in the City of San Pablo.
The authority to declare a special (non-working) day is vested in the President of the Philippines or through an authorized representative such as the Executive Secretary acting by the authority of the President.
The declaration is because January 15, 2011, marks the Feast Day of Saint Paul, the First Hermit, patron saint of San Pablo City, and coincides with the holding of the 16th Coconut Festival and Street Dancing Competition (Mardi Gras).
A proclamation declaring a special (non-working) day generally means that workers are not expected to work on that day, but if they do, they may be entitled to additional compensation under Philippine labor laws.
It applies specifically to the City of San Pablo as stated in the proclamation.
The Executive Secretary acts as the official authorized by the President to sign and issue proclamations such as this under the President's authority.
The 16th Coconut Festival and Street Dancing Competition (Mardi Gras) coincides with the feast day.
It allows the local population to properly celebrate significant cultural and religious events with appropriate ceremonies and community participation without work obligations.
The proclamation is formalized and authenticated by the signature of the Executive Secretary and the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.