PROCLAMATION NO. 1077

: January 23, 2021, marks the anniversary of the Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic, which took place at the Barasoain Church, Malolos, Bulacan.
: Proclamation No. 1077, dated January 18, 2021, declared January 23, 2021, a special (non-working) day in the Province of Bulacan.
: A special (non-working) day means that employees are generally not required to work on that day, and if they do, they may be entitled to additional compensation under Philippine labor laws.
: Yes, the celebrations are subject to community quarantine, social distancing, and public health measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
: The President has the power to declare special non-working days under the powers vested by the Constitution and relevant laws to promote national and local holidays and observances.
: A regular holiday mandates paid day off and additional pay if worked, whereas special non-working days do not guarantee a day off but generally entitle employees who work that day to a 30% premium pay.
: The Executive Secretary is responsible for setting the seal of the Republic of the Philippines on proclamations issued by authority of the President.
: Yes, as in Proclamation No. 1077, the special non-working day was declared specifically for the Province of Bulacan only.