PROCLAMATION NO. 400

: Proclamation No. 400, dated January 19, 2018, declares January 20, 2018, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Lipa, Batangas, in celebration of the Kapeng Barako Festival 2018.
: Proclamation No. 400 was signed on January 19, 2018.
: The declaration aims to give the people of the City of Lipa the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the Kapeng Barako Festival 2018 with appropriate ceremonies.
: A special (non-working) day means that work is suspended for the day, but unlike regular holidays, employees are not necessarily entitled to double pay unless otherwise prescribed by law or collective agreements.
: The City of Lipa in the province of Batangas is affected by Proclamation No. 400.
: The proclamation recognizes the Kapeng Barako Festival 2018 celebrated in the City of Lipa.
: The Executive Secretary has the authority to issue such proclamations by delegation from the President of the Philippines.
: No, Proclamation No. 400 is only applicable within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Lipa.
: The proclamation itself does not specify penalties for non-compliance but follows the general administrative enforcement by local government units and relevant agencies.
: Generally, a special (non-working) day does not require employers to pay employees double pay unless otherwise provided by law, employer-employee agreements, or local ordinances.