Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 398)
Proclamation No. 398 declares Friday, 17 November 2023, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Santa Barbara, Province of Iloilo, to commemorate the anniversary of the City of Santa Barbara.
The President of the Philippines, or an authorized official such as the Executive Secretary acting by the authority of the President, can declare a special (non-working) day.
A special (non-working) day means that employees in the declared area are not required to work on that day and are entitled to compensation in accordance with labor laws governing holidays and special days.
The purpose is to allow the people of the Municipality of Santa Barbara to fully participate in and enjoy the celebration of the anniversary of the City of Santa Barbara.
Lucas P. Bersamin signed Proclamation No. 398 in his capacity as Executive Secretary by authority of the President.
Proclamation No. 398 was signed in the City of Manila on November 10, 2023.
No, the proclamation specifically applies only to the Municipality of Santa Barbara, Province of Iloilo.
The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to the proclamation.
The Executive Secretary acts under the authority delegated by the President to issue proclamations such as the declaration of special (non-working) days.
Local cultural or historical events, such as anniversaries of a city or municipality, can be grounds for declaring a special (non-working) day to encourage community participation and celebration.