Republic Act No. 11404

: The legal basis involves a proclamation issued by the President of the Philippines or his authorized representative, such as the Executive Secretary, declaring the day as special (non-working) in a specific area for a significant occasion or event.
: The President of the Philippines, or an authorized representative like the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare special (non-working) days through proclamations.
: The 407th Founding Anniversary of the Municipality of Minalin prompted the declaration.
: It allows the residents to fully participate in and celebrate important local events or occasions with appropriate ceremonies and observance of public health measures.
: Yes, the proclamation mentions that celebrations should be subject to community quarantine, social distancing, and other public health measures.
: Friday, 27 August 2021 was declared as the special (non-working) day.
: Proclamation No. 1204, dated August 23, 2021.
: It was signed in the City of Manila.
: Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea signed it by authority of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
: Typically, a special (non-working) day means that employees are not required to work but if they do, they may receive additional compensation under the Labor Code provisions for special holidays.