PROCLAMATION NO. 394

: January 23, 2018, marks the anniversary of the Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic, which took place at Barasoain Church, Malolos, Bulacan.
: Salvador C. Medialdea, the Executive Secretary, by authority of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, declared the day as a special non-working day.
: It was declared as a special (non-working) day.
: The declaration was made by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President of the Philippines, pursuant to proclamation powers vested in the President.
: To allow the people of the Province of Bulacan the opportunity to celebrate and participate in the anniversary of the Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic with appropriate ceremonies.
: At Barasoain Church, Malolos, Bulacan.
: Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea signed the proclamation.
: The Executive Secretary acts by authority of the President, who has the power to declare special non-working days by issuing proclamations.
: No, in this case, the declaration applies only to the Province of Bulacan as a special local observance.
: Employees are generally entitled to a day off with pay, or compensation as provided by labor laws, allowing them to participate in the commemoration without loss of income.