Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1284)
Proclamation No. 1284 declares Friday, 1 July 2016, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon.
The special (non-working) day on 1 July 2016 was declared to commemorate the 60th Foundation Day of the Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon.
Declaring a special (non-working) day means that government offices and most private establishments in the Municipality of Maramag will observe a day off, allowing people to participate in the celebration.
The date declared as the special (non-working) day is Friday, 1 July 2016.
Foundation Day commemorates the establishment of the municipality and is recognized as an important local holiday to foster community pride and participation.
The President of the Philippines, through the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare special (non-working) days in municipalities.
A special (non-working) day typically does not obligate employers to pay 100% of daily wage if employees do not work, unlike regular holidays which require full pay even if employees do not work. Work on a special non-working day is usually compensated with additional pay as per labor laws.
No, Proclamation No. 1284 applies only to the Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon.
The Executive Secretary issues the proclamation by authority of the President, with the proclamation signed and sealed as an official act of the Republic.