Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 903)
Proclamation No. 903 dated February 10, 2020 is a declaration by the Philippine President, through the Executive Secretary, declaring Monday, 17 February 2020, a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Taytay, Province of Rizal.
Monday, 17 February 2020 was declared a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Taytay.
SALVADOR C. MEDIALDEA, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation by authority of the President RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE.
The declaration was made to mark the celebration of the Araw ng Pasasalamat: HAMAKA Festival in Taytay, Rizal.
Declaring a special (non-working) day means that employees are generally excused from work, and special pay rules may apply as provided by Philippine labor laws.
It is applicable only in the Municipality of Taytay, Province of Rizal.
It allows the people of the municipality to fully participate in and celebrate a significant local event or occasion with appropriate ceremonies without work obligations.
Under the authority of the President of the Philippines, special days can be declared to recognize significant events, promote cultural heritage, or honor local traditions.
Workers who do not work on a special non-working day are generally not entitled to pay unless there is a favorable company policy or collective bargaining agreement; those who work may be entitled to additional compensation as provided under labor laws.