PROCLAMATION NO. 616

: November 13, 2018, marks the founding anniversary of the Municipality of Pantukan, Province of Compostela Valley.
: It was declared a special (non-working) day.
: It was declared by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President of the Philippines.
: The purpose is to allow the people of Pantukan to celebrate and participate in the founding anniversary with appropriate ceremonies.
: The proclamation applies only to the Municipality of Pantukan, Province of Compostela Valley.
: Employees are generally not required to work on special (non-working) days, although specific labor rules apply regarding pay if they do work.
: The President of the Philippines, or officials authorized by the President such as the Executive Secretary, have the power to declare special non-working days.
: A proclamation issued by the Office of the President formalizes the declaration.
: No express approval from the local government unit is required if the proclamation is issued by the President or the Executive Secretary by presidential authority.