Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 99)
December 16, 2022, is declared as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Malvar to mark the celebration of its Founding Anniversary.
The declaration was made under the authority of the President of the Philippines as stated in Proclamation No. 99 dated December 1, 2022.
The Municipality of Malvar was founded by virtue of Executive Order No. 56 on December 16, 1918.
The purpose is to give the people of Malvar the opportunity to celebrate and participate in the founding anniversary with appropriate ceremonies, subject to national government public health measures.
A special (non-working) day means that there is no regular workday, and pay rules applying to special holidays take effect, but it is distinct from regular holidays in terms of pay entitlements under the Labor Code and related regulations.
Yes, the celebration is subject to the public health measures of the national government.
The Executive Secretary issued the proclamation by authority of the President, acting as the official signatory for proclamations involving national executive authority.
No, the proclamation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
The proclamation is confirmed by the signature of the Executive Secretary and the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.