Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 414)
Proclamation No. 414 is a declaration by the President of the Philippines, through the Executive Secretary, declaring Friday, January 12, 2024, a special (non-working) day in the City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon.
The special non-working day was declared to mark the celebration of the 23rd Charter Anniversary of the City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon.
The authority to declare a special non-working day rests with the President of the Philippines, who usually delegates this power through the Executive Secretary.
A special (non-working) day is a day declared by the government where work is not required but is not a regular holiday; generally, workers who do not work on this day are not entitled to pay except when specified otherwise by law or collective agreements.
It applies only to specific areas mentioned in the proclamation. In this case, only the City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon is covered.
Employees who work on a special non-working day are generally entitled to additional compensation, commonly 30% of their daily rate, unless otherwise provided by law or agreements.
Proclamation No. 414 is neither a law passed by the legislature nor an executive order; it is a proclamation made by the President through the Executive Secretary.
The declaration was effected through a Proclamation, specifically Proclamation No. 414.
Private businesses are generally expected to observe the declared special (non-working) days; however, the implementation might vary and is subject to existing labor laws and company policies.
LUCAS P. BERSAMIN, the Executive Secretary, signed and executed the proclamation by authority of the President, FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR.