QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 1211)
Proclamation No. 1211 declares Friday, 10 September 2021, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato in celebration of its 64th Founding Anniversary.
A 'special (non-working) day' refers to a day declared by the government where work is generally suspended, but it is not a regular holiday. It allows the public to participate in the celebration without the obligation to work.
10 September 2021 was declared a special (non-working) day to allow the people of Polomolok to celebrate and participate in the 64th Founding Anniversary with appropriate ceremonies.
The proclamation specifies that commemorative activities should adhere to community quarantine, social distancing, and other public health measures.
It applies only to the Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato.
The President of the Philippines has the authority to declare special non-working days through proclamations, often implemented by the Executive Secretary or other authorized officials.
Employers generally need not require employees to work on this special (non-working) day, and wage payment rules for special days under Philippine labor law would apply.
It is an example of an executive proclamation issued by the Executive Secretary under the authority of the President, not a legislative act.