Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1024)
Proclamation No. 1024 declares Monday, October 5, 2020, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Province of Davao del Sur, to mark its 136th Founding Anniversary.
The President of the Philippines, through an official proclamation signed by the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare special (non-working) days.
The special (non-working) day applies only to the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Province of Davao del Sur.
Monday, October 5, 2020, was declared a special (non-working) day.
To allow the people of Sta. Cruz to celebrate the 136th Founding Anniversary with appropriate ceremonies while observing health protocols.
The proclamation advises subjecting the celebration to community quarantine, social distancing, and other public health measures.
Salvador C. Medialdea signed as Executive Secretary.
Government offices in Sta. Cruz observe a non-working day, and employees are not required to report to work, although compensation rules vary depending on existing labor laws.
No, it is only applicable to the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Province of Davao del Sur.
It was declared based on the anniversary celebration of Sta. Cruz and the importance of allowing residents to partake in the festivities properly.