Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 281)
Proclamation No. 281 declared Friday, August 4, 2017, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Bayombong, Province of Nueva Vizcaya, to celebrate the 1st Bayongyong Festival.
The President of the Philippines, through an official proclamation and usually executed by the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare a special (non-working) day.
A special (non-working) day is a day declared by the government where work is generally suspended, but it is distinct from regular holidays and typically does not require the payment of holiday pay.
The Municipality of Bayombong in the Province of Nueva Vizcaya.
The 1st Bayongyong Festival.
The Executive Secretary, by authority of the President, signs and issues the proclamation to officially declare the special (non-working) day.
The proclamation affects only a specific locality, in this case, the Municipality of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.
To allow citizens to celebrate significant local or national events, anniversaries, festivals, or other noteworthy occasions with appropriate ceremonies.
The proclamation was signed on July 31, 2017, and took effect on August 4, 2017.
An official proclamation signed by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President, often bearing the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.