Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 755)
Proclamation No. 755 declares Wednesday, 21 May 2014, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Malabon to mark its 415th Foundation Day Anniversary.
Wednesday, 21 May 2014 was declared a special (non-working) day in the City of Malabon.
Special non-working days can be declared by the President through a proclamation or by authority delegated to the Executive Secretary under the power vested by the Constitution and existing laws.
The purpose is to give people the opportunity to celebrate and participate in significant occasions with appropriate ceremonies without work obligations.
No, the proclamation specifically applies only to the City of Malabon.
On a special (non-working) day, work is typically suspended, and if employees work on such day, they may be entitled to additional compensation under Philippine labor laws.
The President or the Executive Secretary by authority of the President can declare such special non-working days through proclamations.
The proclamation encourages appropriate ceremonies and full participation of the people of the City of Malabon in the celebration.
Proclamation No. 755 was signed on April 11, 2014, and it declared the special non-working day effective on May 21, 2014.