Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1336)
Proclamation No. 1336 declares Saturday, April 23, 2022, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Plaridel, Province of Bulacan, to commemorate the Battle of Quingua.
The Battle of Quingua, fought on April 23, 1899, during the Philippine-American War, is commemorated.
General Gregorio del Pilar was the Filipino commander during the Battle of Quingua.
The declaration provides the people of Plaridel the opportunity to celebrate and participate in commemorative ceremonies of the Battle of Quingua, subject to public health measures.
The proclamation itself does not specify penalties; it merely declares the day as special (non-working). However, labor laws on special holidays would apply.
Yes, the declaration specifically applies only to the Municipality of Plaridel, Province of Bulacan.
The celebration and participation in activities are subject to the public health measures imposed by the national government.
A special (non-working) day generally means work is suspended and employees are entitled to holiday pay if they work, according to Philippine labor laws.