Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 282)
Proclamation No. 282, dated June 30, 2023, declares Wednesday, August 23, 2023, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Cuartero, Province of Capiz, in commemoration of its 85th Founding Anniversary.
A special (non-working) day means that it is a public holiday where work is generally suspended, but the rules on holiday pay differ from regular holidays under Philippine labor laws.
The declaration applies specifically to the Municipality of Cuartero in the Province of Capiz.
The proclamation commemorates the 85th Founding Anniversary of the Municipality of Cuartero.
Proclamation No. 282 was signed on June 30, 2023.
Under Philippine labor laws, employees who work on a special (non-working) day are generally entitled to 30% additional pay over their regular daily rate, unless specified otherwise in the proclamation or company policy.
The special (non-working) day is declared only in the Municipality of Cuartero, Province of Capiz, and not nationwide.
The declaration must be made by the President or authorized official (such as the Executive Secretary) through a formal proclamation that specifies the date and locality to be affected.