Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 796)
Proclamation No. 796 declares Friday, 30 August 2019, a special (non-working) day in the City of Mandaue, Province of Cebu, to mark the celebration of its 50th Charter Anniversary.
Salvador C. Medialdea, Executive Secretary, by authority of the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, declared it.
It means that on that day, work is suspended but unlike regular holidays, the rules on payment of holiday pay may differ, generally depending on labor laws regarding special non-working days.
Because it was the 50th Charter Anniversary of the City of Mandaue, a significant milestone worthy of celebration.
The proclamation applies specifically to the City of Mandaue in the Province of Cebu.
The Executive Secretary formally executes and issues proclamations on behalf of the President.
No, the text does not specify penalties for non-compliance.
It is a day declared for commemoration or celebration where work is generally suspended, but different from a regular holiday, with specific labor and pay rules.
It allows residents to participate fully in the city's 50th Charter Anniversary celebrations without work obligations on that day.