Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 576)
Proclamation No. 576 declared Monday, 17 September 2018, a special (non-working) day in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur to commemorate its 66th founding anniversary.
A 'special (non-working) day' is a designated day when work is suspended to allow citizens to observe or celebrate significant events or occasions, but it is different from a regular holiday in terms of wage implications.
The Province of Zamboanga del Sur was affected, as the proclamation declared the special (non-working) day only within this province.
The purpose is to give the people of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the founding anniversary with appropriate ceremonies.
Special (non-working) days can be declared by the President or through proclamations issued by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President, often to mark significant occasions or events in certain localities.
No, it specifically applies only to the Province of Zamboanga del Sur.
Monday, 17 September 2018.
Under Philippine labor law, work on a special (non-working) day is generally not required; if employees do work on such a day, they are typically entitled to additional pay as prescribed by law, usually 30% more than the regular rate.
The Executive Secretary, acting by authority of the President, signed and issued the proclamation, thereby making the declaration official and legally binding.