Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 750)
Proclamation No. 750 declared Friday, 24 December 2004 and Monday, 27 December 2004 as special (non-working) days throughout the Philippines to allow Filipinos a longer time to celebrate Christmas and spend with family and friends.
December 25 (Christmas Day), December 30 (Rizal Day), and January 1 (New Year's Day) are regular holidays.
December 31 (Last day of the year) is classified as a special holiday.
The government declared these dates as special (non-working) days to provide citizens more time to spend with family and friends during the Christmas holidays and to promote meaningful observance of Christmas traditions.
The proclamation was signed by Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita by order of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
The power derives from the President through executive orders and proclamations, as exemplified by Executive Order No. 292 and Republic Act No. 9177, which provide the framework for declaring holidays.
Regular holidays require payment of double the daily wage if worked, while special (non-working) days usually require only an additional 30% premium if worked unless otherwise stipulated.
Yes, it declares the dates as special (non-working) days throughout the entire country.
Employees are generally not required to work, and if they do, they are entitled to additional compensation as per labor laws relating to special (non-working) days.
The official proclamation document must be signed and have the seal of the Republic of the Philippines affixed to attest to its authenticity.