Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 141)
The President of the Philippines, through the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare special (non-working) days as per the given proclamation.
A special (non-working) day is a day in which work is generally suspended, but unlike regular holidays, employees who do work on this day are typically entitled to additional compensation but not automatic holiday pay.
Lucas P. Bersamin, the Executive Secretary of the Philippines, signed Proclamation No. 141 by authority of the President.
It was declared a special non-working day to mark and celebrate the 103rd Founding Anniversary of the Municipality of Consolacion.
The proclamation declares the special non-working day only in the Municipality of Consolacion, Province of Cebu.
The purpose is to allow the residents and officials of the locality to fully participate in and celebrate significant local events and ceremonies.
It was signed and executed on January 31, 2023, in the City of Manila.
The affixing of the seal authenticates the document, making the proclamation official and effective under Philippine law.
Yes, private businesses can require work but are generally required to pay additional holiday pay or premium pay as provided under labor laws for work performed on special (non-working) days.