Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 751)
Proclamation No. 751 declares Monday, 24 June 2019, as a special (non-working) day in the Province of Masbate to allow the people to celebrate the Kasadyaan sa Dagat 2019 (Bagat Dagat Festival).
Declaring a special (non-working) day generally means that work is suspended for that day, although remuneration rules may vary depending on labor laws and company policies.
The Province of Masbate is affected by this proclamation.
The celebration of the Kasadyaan sa Dagat 2019 (Bagat Dagat Festival) on June 24, 2019, prompted the declaration.
Proclamation No. 751 was signed on 18 June 2019 by Salvador C. Medialdea, Executive Secretary, by authority of the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
The purpose is to allow the citizens full opportunity to celebrate and participate in cultural events with proper ceremonies, promoting cultural preservation and community involvement.
The proclamation is issued through the Executive Secretary under the authority delegated by the President, demonstrating executive power to declare special days for specific purposes.
It is limited to the Province of Masbate only.
The Executive Secretary acts on behalf of the President to sign and issue such proclamations, making the declaration official.