Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 938)
Proclamation No. 938 declared April 2, 2020, a special working holiday.
Rodrigo Roa Duterte was the President who signed Proclamation No. 938.
April 2, 2020, was declared a special working holiday to celebrate Francisco Balagtas Day.
Francisco Balagtas, also known as Francisco "Balagtas" Baltazar, was a prominent Filipino poet and orator.
A 'special working holiday' means that work is required on that day but with differential pay rules, typically granting workers additional compensation different from regular working days or regular holidays.
The President declares a special working holiday by virtue of powers vested by law, usually through proclamations that recognize significant cultural, historical, or national events.
The proclamation was signed on April 1, 2020, in the City of Manila.
Salvador C. Medialdea, the Executive Secretary, attested to and facilitated the proclamation.
The seal of the Republic of the Philippines signifies the official and authoritative issuance of the proclamation by the government.
No, the proclamation does not mention penalties or sanctions for non-compliance.