Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 407)
The declaration of a special (non-working) day in a municipality is made by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President of the Philippines.
The Municipality of Cainta in the Province of Rizal is affected by Proclamation No. 407.
The special (non-working) day was declared for Friday, December 1, 2023.
A special (non-working) day is a day declared by the government during which work is generally suspended, but unlike regular holidays, employees who work may receive pay with different rules for compensation under labor laws.
The purpose is to give the people of the Municipality of Cainta full opportunity to participate in the Sumbingtik Festival celebrations and the municipality's Founding Anniversary.
On the declared special (non-working) day, government offices typically suspend work in the Municipality of Cainta, and private establishments may also observe the day, with applicable labor laws governing compensation.
The President of the Philippines may declare special (non-working) days pursuant to executive powers, often guided by tradition and policies under the Labor Code and other relevant laws on holidays and commemorations.
No, the special (non-working) day declared applies only to the Municipality of Cainta in the Province of Rizal.