Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 958)
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, is declared as a special (non-working) day in the City of Talisay, Negros Occidental.
February 11, 2015, marks the 17th Charter Day anniversary of the City of Talisay, Negros Occidental.
Special (non-working) days can be declared by the President of the Philippines or by authorized officials, such as the Executive Secretary, through proclamations.
The purpose is to give the people of the City of Talisay the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the 17th Charter Day anniversary with appropriate ceremonies.
Yes, the proclamation specifies that the special (non-working) day applies only to the City of Talisay, Province of Negros Occidental.
On a special (non-working) day, employees are generally not required to work, and those who do may be entitled to additional compensation under the Philippine Labor Code and related labor laws.
Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. signed the proclamation.
The proclamation must be signed by the authorized official and the seal of the Republic of the Philippines must be affixed. It is also published or officially communicated to inform the public.