Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 150)
Proclamation No. 150, dated February 7, 2023, declares March 21, 2023, as a special non-working day in the City of Calapan, Province of Oriental Mindoro, in celebration of its 25th Founding Anniversary.
The President of the Philippines, through an official proclamation signed by the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare special non-working days in a city or province.
The proclamation was signed on February 7, 2023, by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on behalf of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Declaring a day as a special non-working day generally means that government offices and private establishments may opt to not require work, and employees are typically entitled to receive special pay under the Labor Code, although the specifics can vary by sector and local rules.
The 25th Founding Anniversary of the City of Calapan is the occasion for declaring the special non-working day.
Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin signed the proclamation declaring the special non-working day.
The proclamation was signed in the City of Manila.
The purpose is to allow the people of Calapan to fully celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
No, the proclamation specifically applies only to the City of Calapan, Province of Oriental Mindoro.
The Executive Secretary acts under the authority of the President of the Philippines.