Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 559)
Proclamation No. 559 is a declaration made on August 20, 2018, that Thursday, August 30, 2018, is a special (non-working) day in the City of Mandaue, Province of Cebu.
The declaration was made by Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea, by authority of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
August 30, 2018 was declared a special non-working day to mark the celebration of the 49th Charter Day of the City of Mandaue.
The declaration is made by the President or his authorized representative by virtue of their authority to recognize and declare special occasions and holidays to allow public participation.
A special (non-working) day means that employees are generally not required to work, but if they do, they are entitled to additional compensation under the Labor Code of the Philippines.
No, the proclamation only covers the City of Mandaue, Province of Cebu.
A Charter Day is the anniversary of the grant of a city or municipality's charter, marking its establishment or incorporation as a local government unit.
While the proclamation itself does not specify penalties, failure to comply with related labor laws on special non-working days may subject employers to legal consequences under the Labor Code.
The proclamation was signed in the City of Manila on August 20, 2018.