Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 535)
Proclamation No. 535 declares Wednesday, 01 August 2018, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Kawit, Cavite to mark the celebration of Kawit Day.
A special (non-working) day is a day declared by the government where work is generally suspended, but it is not considered a regular holiday. Employees who work on this day may be entitled to additional compensation under the Labor Code.
The special (non-working) day is declared in the Municipality of Kawit, in the province of Cavite.
Kawit Day was celebrated on Wednesday, 01 August 2018.
Because it was the day marked for the celebration of Kawit Day, allowing the people to participate in appropriate ceremonies and celebrations.
The declaration suspends work in government offices and potentially private sectors within the specified locality; labor laws may provide increased pay for employees working on such special days.
No, this proclamation specifically applies only to the Municipality of Kawit, Cavite.
The President of the Philippines, through proclamations, can declare special non-working days.
The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to authenticate the proclamation.