Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 348)
Proclamation No. 348 declares Saturday, 10 March 2012, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Tanauan.
The special (non-working) day is declared to celebrate the 11th Cityhood Anniversary of the City of Tanauan.
A special (non-working) day is a day where work is generally suspended but without the payment of a regular day's wage, unless there is a company or office policy granting pay for the day. It allows people to celebrate or observe significant events.
Only the City of Tanauan is affected by the declaration of the special (non-working) day on March 10, 2012.
The President of the Philippines or an authorized official such as the Executive Secretary can declare special (non-working) days.
The purpose is to give the people of the City of Tanauan the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the 11th Cityhood Anniversary with appropriate ceremonies.
No, the proclamation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
Saturday, 10 March 2012 is declared as a special (non-working) day.
The proclamation is a formal executive document signed by the President and countersigned by the Executive Secretary, with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines affixed.