Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1079)
The declaration of a special (non-working) day is made by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President of the Philippines.
Proclamation No. 1079 was signed on January 19, 2021.
The purpose is to give the people of Padada the opportunity to celebrate and participate in the Paindigay sa Padada occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
Yes, the celebration is subject to community quarantine, social distancing, and other public health measures to ensure safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Executive Secretary acts by authority of the President of the Philippines, as provided in executive powers vested by law or custom.
No, it is a local declaration of a special (non-working) day confined to the Municipality of Padada, Province of Davao del Sur.
The seal signifies the official and authentic nature of the proclamation as a government act sanctioned by the Republic of the Philippines.
Salvador C. Medialdea, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation as authorized representative.
A special (non-working) day is a day declared by the government when work is generally suspended to allow observance or celebration, but it is distinct from regular holidays and may have different implications for labor and pay rules.