Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1272)
Proclamation No. 1272 declares Thursday, January 6, 2022, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Oroquieta, Province of Misamis Occidental, in celebration of its Charter Anniversary and its anniversary as the provincial capital.
January 6, 2022, marks the Charter Anniversary of the City of Oroquieta and its anniversary as the capital of Misamis Occidental.
The declaration of a special (non-working) day means that businesses and government offices may close, and employees may be given a day off, although it does not necessarily mandate paid holidays unless otherwise provided by law or company policy.
No, Proclamation No. 1272 specifically applies only to the City of Oroquieta in the Province of Misamis Occidental.
The proclamation mentions that celebrations must comply with community quarantine, social distancing, and other public health measures prescribed by the national government.
The President of the Philippines, through the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare special (non-working) days by virtue of executive authority.
A special (non-working) day is a holiday declared by the government to commemorate events, where work is generally suspended but entitlement to holiday pay depends on existing labor laws.
Proclamation No. 1272 is a national government issuance declaring a special (non-working) day applicable only to a specific local area (City of Oroquieta).