Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 833)
The President of the Philippines has the authority to declare a special (non-working) day, often exercised through the Executive Secretary who issues proclamations on behalf of the President.
The special (non-working) day is declared on Thursday, November 7, 2019, in the Municipality of Cuenca, Province of Batangas.
Declaring a special (non-working) day allows the residents of the locality to fully participate in and celebrate important local occasions, such as the Founding Anniversary, with appropriate ceremonies and events.
Proclamation No. 833 was signed by Salvador C. Medialdea in his capacity as Executive Secretary, by authority of the President of the Philippines.
A proclamation declaring a special (non-working) day means that employees in the affected locality are generally not required to work on that day; if they do, they may be entitled to receive additional pay as provided by Philippine labor laws.
Proclamation No. 833 is applicable only to the Municipality of Cuenca, Province of Batangas, and not nationwide.
The Executive Secretary acts as the authorized representative of the President in signing and issuing proclamations that declare special (non-working) days and other official matters.
The formal process includes the issuance of the proclamation with the President's authority, the signature of the Executive Secretary, affixing the seal of the Republic of the Philippines, and official publication to inform the public.
Proclamation No. 833 was issued on October 25, 2019, in the City of Manila.