PROCLAMATION NO. 10

: August 5, 2010, was declared as a special (non-working) day in the whole Samar Island to commemorate the 120th birth anniversary of the late Jose Avelino.
: Jose Avelino was a former Senate President and was known as the Father of the Philippine Workmen's Compensation Law.
: The declaration was made by the Executive Secretary, Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., by authority of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
: The purpose is to give the people of Samar Island the opportunity to celebrate the occasion with appropriate ceremonies in honor of Jose Avelino.
: The proclamation was signed by Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., Executive Secretary, and countersigned by Jose Amore M. Amorado, Senior Deputy Executive Secretary.
: It is a presidential proclamation declaring a special (non-working) day in the whole Samar Island.
: As a special (non-working) day, work is generally suspended except when otherwise provided by law or company policy, and employees are typically entitled to compensation in accordance with labor laws.
: The proclamation was executed in the City of Manila.
: The President of the Philippines, through the Executive Secretary, has the power to declare special non-working days by issuing proclamations.
: A special (non-working) day declaration means that the day is recognized as a holiday where work is suspended but the rules on compensation differ from regular holidays; work on such days may entitle the worker to additional pay if employed.