Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 387)
Proclamation No. 387 declares January 5, 2018, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Bauang, Province of La Union to allow the people to celebrate the Baggak Festival Bauang Founding Anniversary.
A special (non-working) day means that employees are not required to work, and if they do, they may be entitled to additional compensation according to Philippine labor laws, unless otherwise provided.
A special (non-working) day is a public holiday declared by the government during which work is generally suspended, but if work is done, the employee is entitled to additional pay, usually 30% on the first eight hours of work.
No, Proclamation No. 387 specifically applies only to the Municipality of Bauang, Province of La Union.
The special day is declared to allow the people of Bauang to celebrate their founding anniversary, the Baggak Festival, with appropriate ceremonies.
January 5, 2018 was declared as a special (non-working) day.
Employees, residents, and participants in the Municipality of Bauang who may observe the holiday and celebrate the Baggak Festival.
The President of the Philippines or the Executive Secretary acting by authority of the President can declare special (non-working) days.
It is a local event specific to the Municipality of Bauang, Province of La Union.