Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 521)
Proclamation No. 521, dated June 19, 2018, declares June 20, 2018, a special (non-working) day in the City of Dagupan to celebrate its 71st Charter Anniversary.
The President of the Philippines, or an authorized official such as the Acting Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare a special non-working day under presidential proclamation.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 is declared as a special (non-working) day in the City of Dagupan.
On a special (non-working) day, work is not required; however, if an employee works, they are typically entitled to additional compensation pursuant to the Labor Code and related regulations.
Michael P. Ong, the Acting Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation by authority of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
The purpose is to give the people of the City of Dagupan the opportunity to celebrate and participate in their 71st Charter Anniversary through appropriate ceremonies.
The proclamation was signed in the City of Manila.
No, the proclamation specifically declares a special non-working day only in the City of Dagupan.
The proclamation must be signed and sealed by the proper authority, in this case, the Acting Executive Secretary by authority of the President, and must be published or otherwise made known to the public.
The Acting Executive Secretary acts by the authority of the President to promulgate and sign proclamations such as declaring special non-working days in localities.