Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 624)
Proclamation No. 624 declares Monday, 26 November 2018, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Maragusan, Province of Compostela Valley, to commemorate its 41st founding anniversary.
The legal basis is the authority of the President of the Philippines, exercised through the Executive Secretary, to declare special non-working days in specific localities for the purpose of observance of significant local events.
Because November 25, 2018, fell on a Sunday, the Municipality of Maragusan requested that the celebration be observed on Monday, November 26, to allow full participation.
Declaring a special (non-working) day allows citizens to participate in commemorative activities or ceremonies without work obligations, thereby fostering a collective observance of important local or national events.
The Municipality of Maragusan in the Province of Compostela Valley is affected by Proclamation No. 624.
The 41st founding anniversary of the Municipality of Maragusan is being commemorated.
The Office of the Sangguniang Bayan of the Municipality of Maragusan requested the declaration.
A special (non-working) day generally means that work is suspended for the day; however, unlike regular holidays, employees who work on such days may not be automatically entitled to premium pay unless provided by law or company policy.
The proclamation was signed by the Executive Secretary under the authority of the President, and the seal of the Republic of the Philippines was affixed, indicating official enactment.