Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 415)
Proclamation No. 415, dated December 4, 2023, declares Friday, December 29, 2023, as a special (non-working) day in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna.
The occasion is the 10th Cityhood Anniversary of the City of San Pablo, Province of Laguna, which will be celebrated on December 29, 2023.
No, the proclamation specifically applies only to the City of San Pedro in the Province of Laguna.
Declaring a special (non-working) day means that the day is recognized for special observance, and work is generally suspended, except for those required to work, who may be entitled to additional compensation under Philippine labor laws.
Affixing the seal of the Republic of the Philippines authenticates the document as an official government issuance and confirms its validity and authority.
Special (non-working) days may be declared by the President of the Philippines or through proclamations issued by authorized executive officials acting under the President's authority.
Yes, employers in the City of San Pedro are expected to observe the special (non-working) day declaration, although specific labor laws govern compensation and work conditions during such days.
A special (non-working) day is declared for specific occasions and generally does not require the payment of double wages unless work is done, whereas a regular holiday involves mandatory double pay or premium pay for work performed.
The official signature and the seal of the Republic on the proclamation document serve to confirm the identity and authority of Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin who signed the proclamation.