QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 603)
Proclamation No. 603 dated June 20, 2024, is an official declaration that Saturday, August 10, 2024, shall be observed as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Gumaca, Province of Quezon.
The special (non-working) day was declared to commemorate the birth of Senator Lorenzo M. Tañada, Sr. on August 10, 2024.
The Municipality of Gumaca, Province of Quezon, is the local government unit affected by this proclamation.
Declaring a special (non-working) day generally means that employees are not required to work on that day and if they do, they may be entitled to special holiday pay as prescribed under the Labor Code and relevant laws.
No, Proclamation No. 603 declares a special (non-working) day only within the Municipality of Gumaca, Province of Quezon, and not nationwide.
The Executive Secretary, by authority delegated by the President of the Philippines, can issue proclamations declaring special holidays to recognize significant events or persons within certain localities.
Yes, since it declares a special (non-working) day, the rules on holiday pay for special days under the Philippine Labor Code and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regulations will apply to employees in the affected area.
The legal basis includes the President's power under the Administrative Code of 1987 to proclaim special holidays through the Executive Secretary to honor significant persons, events, or observances.
Yes, holidays declared by presidential proclamation through the Executive Secretary may be modified or revoked by subsequent proclamations or orders issued by the proper authority.
The local government may coordinate community activities, prepare public advisories, arrange government office closures, and ensure compliance with labor rules during the special (non-working) day.
Yes, private employers in Gumaca are required to observe the special (non-working) day and comply with relevant labor standards regarding pay and employee work schedules.