Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 823)
Proclamation No. 823 declares October 14, 2019 (Monday) and October 25, 2019 (Friday) as special (non-working) days in the City of Angeles, Province of Pampanga.
The special (non-working) days mark the opening day of the Kuliat Festival (Fiestang Kuliat) and the Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan festival, symbolizing the resilience of the people during the Mt. Pinatubo eruption.
The proclamation applies specifically to the City of Angeles in the Province of Pampanga.
The dates declared as special (non-working) days are October 14, 2019 (Monday) and October 25, 2019 (Friday).
A special (non-working) day is a day declared by the government when work is generally suspended, but it differs from regular holidays and may have different pay rules for workers.
These dates coincide with important local festivals: the Kuliat Festival and the Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan, which celebrate cultural heritage and community resilience.
On a declared special (non-working) day, if workers do not work, they are generally not entitled to receive pay unless there is a favorable company policy or collective bargaining agreement; if they work, they may be entitled to additional compensation as provided by law.
Salvador C. Medialdea, Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation under the authority of the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
The purpose is to give the local people the opportunity to celebrate and participate in significant cultural or commemorative events with appropriate ceremonies without work obligations.