Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 625)
Proclamation No. 625 declares Monday, 26 November 2018, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Dasmarinas, Province of Cavite, to mark the celebration of its founding anniversary.
The City of Dasmarinas, Province of Cavite is the area affected by Proclamation No. 625.
A special (non-working) day means that employees and workers in the area are generally not required to work, and if they do, they are entitled to benefits or pay according to labor laws regarding special days.
Proclamation No. 625 was signed on November 13, 2018.
The reason is to allow the people of the City of Dasmarinas to fully celebrate and participate in the founding anniversary with appropriate ceremonies.
Proclamation No. 625 applies specifically to the City of Dasmarinas, Province of Cavite only.
The Executive Secretary, Salvador C. Medialdea, affixed the seal of the Republic of the Philippines on the proclamation.
Marking a founding anniversary as a special (non-working) day emphasizes the importance of the locality's history and heritage, allowing citizens to engage in cultural and commemorative activities without work obligations.
No penalty provisions are mentioned in Proclamation No. 625 regarding the observance of the special (non-working) day.