PROCLAMATION NO. 296

: August 30, 2017, was declared a special (non-working) day in the City of Mandaue in celebration of its 48th Charter Day.
: A 'special (non-working) day' is a day declared by the government where work is suspended for the general public, but it is different from regular holidays and may have different pay rules.
: It allows the residents to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies, and generally work is suspended for employees, with specific pay rules applied according to labor laws.
: The proclamation applies only to the City of Mandaue.
: It commemorates the 48th Charter Day of the City of Mandaue.
: While the specific procedure is not detailed in the proclamation, such declarations are issued by the President or through authorized officials like the Executive Secretary under presidential authority.
: Typically, special non-working days have different pay rules than regular holidays. Employees who do not work on a special non-working day are generally not entitled to pay except when there is a favorable company policy or collective bargaining agreement.
: Affixing the seal signifies the official and authentic nature of the proclamation issued by the government.