Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 100)
Proclamation No. 100 declares Friday, November 18, 2016, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Malungon, Sarangani Province to mark the celebration of its Tribal Day and Slang Festival.
The celebration of the Tribal Day and Slang Festival on November 18, 2016.
A special (non-working) day means that employees are not required to work and if they do, they are entitled to additional pay according to the Labor Code of the Philippines and relevant rules on holiday pay.
The President of the Philippines holds the power to declare special non-working days, usually exercised through official proclamations signed and implemented by authorized officials such as the Executive Secretary.
Such declarations typically apply only to specific areas. In this case, the special non-working day applies exclusively to the Municipality of Malungon, Sarangani Province.
The proclamation states that it is fitting and proper for the people to participate fully in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies, a justification rooted in customary practice and administrative discretion.
While employment rules apply, generally employees are not required to work on special non-working days unless agreed upon; if they do work, they should receive additional compensation as mandated by Philippine labor laws.
The Executive Secretary acts on behalf of the President to sign and issue proclamations, effectuating the President's directives and orders.
The proclamation was signed in the City of Manila on November 8, 2016, and declared effective on November 18, 2016, for the Municipality of Malungon, Sarangani Province.