QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 249)
Proclamation No. 249 is a presidential proclamation declaring Monday, April 30, 1951, as a special public holiday in the Philippines.
The declaration was made in support of the national convention of Filipino businessmen sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, scheduled to be held in Baguio City from April 28 to May 1, 1951.
Because April 29, 1951, was a Sunday and May 1, 1951, was already a public holiday, April 30 could be declared a special public holiday without causing any disadvantage to the public in general.
Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code grants the President of the Philippines the authority to proclaim special public holidays when deemed necessary.
No, Proclamation No. 249 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance with the declaration of the special public holiday.
Declaring a special public holiday means that certain workplaces and government offices may be closed, and employees could be entitled to special holiday pay; it also allows the public to participate in specific events or observances.
The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines petitioned for the declaration of April 30, 1951, as a special public holiday.
Yes, the President of the Philippines can declare special public holidays for specific events or to address certain needs as allowed by law.