Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 328)
Proclamation No. 328 declares Wednesday, 30 August 2023, as a special (non-working) day in the City of San Juan to commemorate Pinaglabanan Day.
Declaring a day as a special (non-working) day means that work is suspended except for certain sectors, and employees are typically entitled to receive their regular daily wage. Work on such days may have rules concerning payment of additional compensation.
No, the declaration specifically applies only to the City of San Juan.
The special (non-working) day commemorates Pinaglabanan Day.
The purpose is to give the people of the City of San Juan the full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration of Pinaglabanan Day.
The proclamation bears the signature of the Executive Secretary and the seal of the Republic of the Philippines, and it specifies the date and place of issuance.
No, the proclamation itself does not specify penalties; such penalties would be governed by existing labor laws and regulations relating to holidays and special non-working days.
Employees who do not work on a special (non-working) day are entitled to their regular daily wage. If they work, they are usually entitled to an additional compensation equivalent to at least 30% of their daily rate, unless otherwise provided by law or collective bargaining agreements.