PROCLAMATION NO. 549

: Proclamation No. 549, dated July 31, 2018, is a presidential proclamation declaring Wednesday, 15 August 2018, a special (non-working) day in the Province of Bulacan to mark its founding anniversary.
: Declaring a special (non-working) day allows the people of the Province of Bulacan to fully participate and celebrate the occasion with appropriate ceremonies, giving due recognition to the founding anniversary without the regular obligation to work.
: The Province of Bulacan is the only area affected by Proclamation No. 549 declaring the special (non-working) day.
: The special (non-working) day was declared on Wednesday, 15 August 2018.
: On a special (non-working) day, employees are generally not required to report to work. If they work, they may be entitled to receive additional compensation as prescribed by Philippine labor laws.
: No, Proclamation No. 549 does not specify penalties for non-compliance; it primarily serves as a declaration of a special (non-working) day.
: The President, through the Executive Secretary, has the power to declare special (non-working) days under the authority vested in the executive branch to recognize significant occasions or events in accordance with Philippine laws.
: The purpose is to give residents the opportunity to honor and participate in the commemoration of the province's establishment and history through appropriate activities and ceremonies.
: It was signed in the City of Manila.