Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 437)
Proclamation No. 437 declares Thursday, 18 January 2024, a special (non-working) day in the City of Santa Rosa, Province of Laguna, in celebration of its 232nd Founding Anniversary and the 25th Sikhayan Festival.
Thursday, 18 January 2024.
The City of Santa Rosa, Province of Laguna.
The Executive Secretary, by authority of the President, has the power to declare special (non-working) days through proclamations for significant events or celebrations.
Under Philippine labor law, a special (non-working) day generally means employees are not required to work and if they do, they are entitled to compensation premium as prescribed by law.
Because it marks the 232nd Founding Anniversary and the 25th Sikhayan Festival, which are significant local events.
The President of the Philippines or Executive Secretary by delegation.
No, it specifically applies only to the City of Santa Rosa.
Workers are given a non-working day. If they work, they are entitled to additional compensation according to the rules on special holidays under the Labor Code.