Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 923)
The main legal document is Proclamation No. 923, declaring March 18, 2020, as a special non-working day in the Province of Masbate.
The purpose is to give the people of Masbate the opportunity to celebrate and participate in the 119th Founding Anniversary of the Province with appropriate ceremonies.
The special non-working day was declared on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
A special (non-working) day generally means that work is suspended and employees are entitled to extra compensation or holiday pay as provided under Philippine labor laws.
The President of the Philippines, or an authorized representative such as the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare special non-working days.
It means that the day is recognized by the government as a holiday where work may be suspended to allow public participation in a special event.
The Province of Masbate was affected by this proclamation.
The Founding Anniversary marks the establishment or founding of the Province, commemorating its history and heritage.