Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 459)
April 20, 2018, was declared a special (non-working) day in the City of Tarlac.
A special (non-working) day can be declared by the President or authorized officials by virtue of their authority, often through a proclamation to recognize significant local events, as seen in Proclamation No. 459.
April 20, 2018, was chosen to allow the people of Tarlac to celebrate the 20th Charter Anniversary with appropriate ceremonies on a Friday, even though the actual date was April 19, a Thursday.
A special (non-working) day generally entitles employees to a day off with no work obligation, or if they work, they are entitled to additional pay as prescribed by the Labor Code and relevant regulations.
In the City of Tarlac.
The Office of the City Mayor of Tarlac requested the declaration.
The proclamation states that it is fitting and proper to give the people of Tarlac full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.