PROCLAMATION NO. 978

: The Executive Secretary, by authority of the President of the Philippines, has the authority to declare a special (non-working) day as evidenced in this proclamation.
: A special (non-working) day means that government employees and private workers may have the day off; however, work rendered on this day may be subject to different pay rules under Philippine labor laws.
: In this case, the declaration is localized, specifically applying only to the Municipality of Calabanga, Province of Camarines Sur.
: The purpose is to give the people of Calabanga the opportunity to celebrate and participate in the Municipality's Founding Anniversary with appropriate ceremonies.
: Yes, the proclamation subjects the celebration to community quarantine, social distancing, and other public health measures due to prevailing conditions.
: The legal basis is the authority of the President of the Philippines to declare special (non-working) days through the Executive Secretary.
: The proclamation itself does not specify any penalties; however, labor laws and related regulations govern work conditions and penalties.
: The special (non-working) day is effective on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, as declared in the proclamation.