Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 503)
Proclamation No. 503 declares June 15, 2018, a special (non-working) day in the City of General Santos to mark its 50th Charter Anniversary.
The President of the Philippines or the Acting Executive Secretary by authority of the President can declare special non-working days.
'Special (non-working) day' refers to a day declared by the government where work is generally suspended to allow citizens to observe or celebrate a significant event, in this case, the City of General Santos' Charter Anniversary.
Proclamation No. 503 was signed on May 24, 2018.
Michael P. Ong signed Proclamation No. 503 in his capacity as Acting Executive Secretary by authority of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
The City of General Santos is the city affected by this proclamation.
It commemorates the 50th Charter Anniversary of the City of General Santos.
Workers are generally not required to work on special non-working days, but if they do, the labor laws usually provide for additional pay. The specific pay rules depend on the Labor Code and relevant labor regulations.
The proclamation was signed in the City of Manila.
Declaring special non-working days allows communities to celebrate significant historical or cultural events, promotes civic pride, and recognizes important milestones.