PROCLAMATION NO. 1715

: A special (non-working) day in a specific city can be declared through a proclamation issued by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President of the Philippines, as exemplified by Proclamation No. 1715.
: A special (non-working) day allows people to celebrate specific occasions with appropriate ceremonies, often without work obligations, except where special provisions about work on such days apply.
: No, a special (non-working) day declared by proclamation can be limited to a specific locality, such as a city or province, as seen in the declaration for the City of Bayawan.
: Specifying the locality ensures clarity on where the declaration applies, limiting the impact of the non-working day to the intended city or area only.
: The process usually involves the issuance of a proclamation by the Executive Secretary, under the authority of the President, based on the importance of a festival or event in that locality.
: Yes, a special non-working day usually results in different labor pay rules compared to regular holidays, with no automatic premium pay unless agreed upon or required by law.
: The Executive Secretary was Eduardo R. Ermita.
: Affixing the seal authenticates the proclamation as an official government document.
: A special (non-working) day may be declared to give people the opportunity to celebrate a significant local event or festival, such as the Tawo-Tawo Festival in the City of Bayawan.