Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1074)
The purpose of Proclamation No. 1074 is to declare Wednesday, January 20, 2021, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Lipa, Province of Batangas, to allow the people full opportunity to participate in the Coffee Festival held in the city.
The authority to declare a special (non-working) day is exercised by the President of the Philippines through an official proclamation, which is signed by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President.
January 20, 2021 was declared a special (non-working) day to give the people of Lipa City the opportunity to participate in the Coffee Festival scheduled on that day.
Participation in the festival and activities is subject to compliance with community quarantine protocols, social distancing, and other public health measures.
No. The special (non-working) day declaration applies only to the City of Lipa, Province of Batangas.
On a special (non-working) day, employees are generally entitled to their regular daily wage even if they do not work, unless company policies or agreements provide otherwise, under Philippine labor laws.
Proclamation No. 1074 was signed by Salvador C. Medialdea, who was the Executive Secretary of the Philippines at the time.
The seal of the Republic of the Philippines affixed on the proclamation signifies its authenticity and official government approval.
The President or the Executive Secretary exercises this power under the general executive powers granted by the Philippine Constitution and relevant laws empowering the Chief Executive to declare special holidays and days in the interest of the public.