QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 111)
Proclamation No. 111 declares Tuesday, December 20, 2016, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Sipalay to celebrate the Handurawan Festival and Pasaway Festival.
The President of the Philippines has the authority to declare special (non-working) days, and such declarations are typically executed through the Office of the Executive Secretary.
A special (non-working) day generally means that workers are not required to work, but if they do, they may be entitled to additional compensation under Philippine labor laws.
The Handurawan Festival and Pasaway Festival were the reasons for declaring December 20, 2016, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Sipalay.
The proclamation was signed by Salvador C. Medialdea, the Executive Secretary, by authority of the President.
No, the proclamation specifically applies only to the City of Sipalay.
The purpose is to allow the people of Sipalay to have full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the festivals with appropriate ceremonies.
The proclamation was executed in the City of Manila.
The Executive Secretary acts as the authorized official who signs and issues proclamations on behalf of the President, executing the President's authority.