Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 557)
The proclamation declares Friday, June 21, 2024, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Bayugan, Province of Agusan del Sur, in celebration of the city's 17th Charter Anniversary.
A special (non-working) day generally means that work is suspended, but employees are not automatically entitled to a day’s pay unless there are specific company or labor agreements. It allows people to participate in celebrations without mandatory work obligations.
The special non-working day applies specifically to the City of Bayugan in the Province of Agusan del Sur.
The special (non-working) day is declared on Friday, June 21, 2024, commemorating the 17th Charter Anniversary of the City of Bayugan.
A Charter Anniversary marks the date when a city was legally established or granted its city charter, signifying its founding or elevation from a municipality to city status.
As a special (non-working) day, if employees do not work, they are generally not entitled to regular holiday pay but may be entitled to half-day pay unless company policy or collective bargaining agreements provide otherwise.
No, the proclamation specifically applies only to the City of Bayugan in the Province of Agusan del Sur.
The President, through the Administrative Code of 1987 and established executive powers, may declare special (non-working) days to recognize significant events, anniversaries, or occasions of public importance.
It legally suspends work on that specific day in the designated area without classifying it as a regular holiday, thus affecting labor rights regarding pay and work for that day.