PROCLAMATION NO. 310

: Proclamation No. 310 declares Friday, January 20, 2012, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Lipa.
: The occasion is the feast day of the City of Lipa's patron saint, St. Sebastian.
: Declaring a special (non-working) day means that it is recognized as a public holiday where government offices and most workplaces are closed, and employees are generally entitled to holiday pay according to labor laws.
: The proclamation applies locally, specifically to the City of Lipa only.
: The Executive Secretary issues the proclamation by authority granted by the President of the Philippines.
: Yes, under Philippine labor laws, employees who do not work on a special non-working day are typically entitled to their regular daily wage.
: It is a cultural and religious tradition that often warrants recognition by local or national government to allow the community to participate in appropriate ceremonies.
: It was signed on January 9, 2012, in the City of Manila.
: St. Sebastian is the patron saint of the City of Lipa, whose feast day is celebrated on January 20.