Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1013)
Proclamation No. 1013 declares Tuesday, 15 September 2020, as a special (non-working) day in the Province of Bulacan in celebration of the 122nd anniversary of the inauguration of the Malolos Congress.
The President of the Philippines, through the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare a special (non-working) day by issuing a proclamation.
The date, 15 September 2020, marks the 122nd anniversary of the inauguration of the Malolos Congress, an important historical event for the Province of Bulacan.
Salvador C. Medialdea, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation by authority of the President.
The special (non-working) day declared is only applicable in the Province of Bulacan.
The celebration is subject to community quarantine, social distancing, and other public health measures due to the prevailing health situation.
Under Philippine labor law, on a special (non-working) day, work performed is generally paid at the employee's regular daily rate; if no work is done, no pay is required unless there is a company policy or collective bargaining agreement stating otherwise.
The proclamation was signed in the City of Manila on September 7, 2020.
The seal signifies the official and authentic nature of the proclamation as an act of the government of the Republic of the Philippines.