Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 449)
Proclamation No. 449 declares Monday, 26 March 2018, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Panabo, Davao del Norte, to celebrate its 17th Founding Anniversary.
March 31, 2018, the actual founding anniversary day, falls on a Black Saturday, which is already a non-working day. To allow full celebration, March 26, 2018, was declared a special non-working day instead.
The proclamation specifically applies to the City of Panabo in Davao del Norte.
A special (non-working) day is a declared holiday where work is generally suspended, but employees who do work on such days are entitled to additional compensation according to the Labor Code.
The Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Council) of Panabo requested the declaration of the special non-working day.
The Executive Secretary has the authority to declare special non-working days by delegation from the President of the Philippines.
The purpose is to enable the people of Panabo City to celebrate its 17th founding anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and full participation.
The proclamation affects only a specific area, specifically the City of Panabo, Davao del Norte.
While the proclamation itself does not state penalties, under Philippine Labor Law, failure of an employer to observe declared special non-working days may result in labor disputes or penalties under the Department of Labor and Employment regulations.