Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1193)
The President of the Philippines, through an official proclamation or by delegation to the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare special (non-working) days.
A special (non-working) day typically means that work is suspended for the day, but if an employee works, compensation rules may differ from regular holidays; it provides employees the opportunity to participate in celebrations or observances.
The City of Cabuyao in the Province of Laguna was affected by the proclamation.
The proclamation specifies that the celebration and participation in the occasion should be subject to community quarantine, social distancing, and other public health measures.
Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea signed the proclamation by authority of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
The occasion is the 9th Cityhood Anniversary of the City of Cabuyao.
Wednesday, August 4, 2021.
The Executive Secretary exercises the delegated authority of the President to issue the proclamation officially declaring the special (non-working) day.
No, the proclamation declares the special (non-working) day specifically for the City of Cabuyao, Province of Laguna only, not nationwide.