Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 770)
The purpose of Proclamation No. 770 is to declare July 25, 2019, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Dapitan to allow the people to celebrate the Kinabayo Festival.
The Executive Secretary, by authority of the President of the Philippines, has the authority to declare a special (non-working) day as evidenced by this proclamation signed by Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea by authority of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
Declaring a day as a special (non-working) day means that work is suspended for the day, but it differs from a regular holiday in terms of payment rules and benefits under Philippine labor laws.
The Kinabayo Festival is a local cultural event in the City of Dapitan, and the proclamation recognizes its importance by declaring the day of its celebration as a special non-working day to encourage full participation.
The proclamation declares Thursday, July 25, 2019, as a special (non-working) day specifically in the City of Dapitan.
Proclamation No. 770 was signed by Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea by the authority of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
No, it only applies to the City of Dapitan as specified in the proclamation.
The proclamation was signed on July 18, 2019.
Employees are given the opportunity to observe the special non-working day, typically with suspension of work, and employers must comply with relevant labor rules and payment regulations related to such days.
The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is mentioned as being affixed to the proclamation, signifying official government approval and authenticity.