Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 725)
The declaration of a special (non-working) day in a specific locality is made by the President of the Philippines or authorities acting by the President's authority, often through a proclamation or official executive act as in PROCLAMATION NO. 725.
The authority to declare a special (non-working) day is vested in the President of the Philippines, or persons acting under his authority such as the Executive Secretary.
Declaring a special (non-working) day allows the people in the municipality to observe and participate in significant local events or celebrations with appropriate ceremonies without having to work that day.
The declaration was made due to the celebration of Macabebe Day in the Municipality of Macabebe, Province of Pampanga on June 3, 2019.
A regular holiday generally entitles employees to premium pay even if they do not work, while on a special (non-working) day, there is no work and no pay unless the employee works, in which case premium pay rates may apply. The declaration of a special (non-working) day is discretionary and usually for local observances.
An official proclamation or executive order signed by the President or authorized representative is used to declare a special (non-working) day.
The proclamation was signed on May 14, 2019, and the special (non-working) day declared was on June 3, 2019.
No. It applies only to the specific locality—in this case, the Municipality of Macabebe, Province of Pampanga.
The Executive Secretary can issue proclamations or acts by authority of the President, as demonstrated when Salvador C. Medialdea declared the special day under President Duterte's authority.
The proclamation is formalized by the President’s or Executive Secretary’s signed document bearing the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.