Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 57)
Saturday, 10 September 2016, is declared as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato.
The Executive Secretary, by authority of the President of the Philippines, has the authority to declare a special (non-working) day.
The day marks the Falomlok Festival and Foundation Anniversary of the Municipality of Polomolok, South Cotabato.
It is considered a special (non-working) day, meaning work is not done by government employees, but it may have different implications for private sector depending on company policies and labor laws.
Salvador C. Medialdea, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation.
The proclamation was done and signed in the City of Manila.
The seal signifies the authenticity and official nature of the proclamation by the government.
Under Philippine labor laws, employees who do not work on a special (non-working) day are generally not entitled to pay unless there is a favorable company policy or collective bargaining agreement; if they work, they are entitled to at least 30% additional pay.
It is localized to the Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato.
Presidential authority under the administrative powers and provisions of the Labor Code and other relevant laws permit the declaration of special (non-working) days for public observance.