Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 450)
Proclamation No. 450 declares Monday, 26 February 2024, a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Buug, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay, in celebration of its Founding Anniversary and BOG Festival.
Declaring a special (non-working) day allows the people of the Municipality of Buug to have a day off work to fully participate and enjoy the celebration of the Founding Anniversary and BOG Festival.
Monday, 26 February 2024 is declared as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Buug, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
No, the proclamation only applies to the Municipality of Buug, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
The Executive Secretary acts by authority of the President of the Philippines to declare special non-working days.
The purpose is to give the people of the designated area the opportunity to participate in significant local celebrations and holidays.
Under Philippine labor laws, employees are generally not required to work on special non-working days unless allowed or agreed upon, and if they do work, they should be compensated accordingly, though specific rules on pay differ from regular holidays.
It is an example of executive action, as it is issued by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President.
Proclamation No. 450 was signed on January 16, 2024.