Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1370)
Proclamation No. 1370 declares Friday, August 31, 2007, as a special (non-working) day in the Province of Aklan.
August 31, 2007, was declared a special non-working day in Aklan to mark the birth anniversary of the late Jaime Cardinal L. Sin, a highly respected religious leader and a true-blooded Aklanon who contributed significantly to the nation's political history and social transformation.
Jaime Cardinal L. Sin was the former Archbishop of Manila, a respected religious leader, and an Aklanon whose ideals inspired the youth and who contributed to the Philippines' political history and social transformation.
A special (non-working) day generally means that work is suspended for the day, but unlike regular holidays, employers are not required to pay employees on that day unless there is a favorable company policy or collective bargaining agreement providing otherwise.
The Executive Branch of the Government, through the President or authorized officials such as the Executive Secretary, can declare special non-working days by issuing proclamations.
Proclamation No. 1370 specifies that the special non-working day is to be observed only in the Province of Aklan.
No, the declaration of August 31, 2007, as a special (non-working) day applies only to the Province of Aklan.
The purpose is to give the people of Aklan the full opportunity to celebrate the birth anniversary of Jaime Cardinal L. Sin with appropriate ceremonies.