PROCLAMATION NO. 234

: The provinces affected by the Mt. Pinatubo eruption include Zambales, Pampanga, Bataan, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija.
: The declaration was made by the Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin by authority of the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
: As a special non-working day, government employees in Pampanga are not required to report to work, but if they do, they are entitled to additional compensation as provided under Philippine labor laws.
: June 15 was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption that occurred on June 15, 1991.
: The Office of the Governor of Pampanga requested the declaration of June 15, 2023, as a special (non-working) day.
: The Executive Secretary acts by authority delegated by the President of the Philippines to issue such proclamations.
: No, Proclamation No. 234 applies only to the Province of Pampanga.
: A special (non-working) day typically grants workers the day off with no work or with pay depending on company policy, while a regular holiday requires payment of a premium rate if employees work on that day as prescribed by the Labor Code and related laws.
: Affixing the seal authenticates the document as an official act of the government and affirms the proclamation’s validity.