Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 548)
Proclamation No. 548 declares Tuesday, 21 May 2024, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Malabon to mark its 425th Founding Anniversary.
A special (non-working) day allows the people to fully participate in the celebration without the obligation to work, and it typically means that employees may or may not be paid depending on applicable labor laws.
No, it specifically applies only to the City of Malabon.
The special (non-working) day is declared for Tuesday, 21 May 2024.
The 425th Founding Anniversary of the City of Malabon.
A regular holiday requires payment of the regular daily wage even if the employee does not work, while a special (non-working) day typically requires pay only if the employee works, under the Labor Code and related regulations.
While specific penalties are not mentioned in the proclamation itself, non-compliance with labor holiday declarations can be subject to sanctions under the Philippine Labor Code and Department of Labor and Employment guidelines.
No, the proclamation specifically declares the special (non-working) day only for the City of Malabon.