Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1015)
Proclamation No. 1015 declares Saturday, February 25, 2006, as a special (non-working) day in the Philippines.
It commemorates the 20th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.
The theme is 'aNAGKAISA, NAGDASAL, MAGTAGUMPAYa'.
The revolution restored and ushered meaningful political, social, and economic reforms in the country, serving as an inspiration for continued national progress.
It is declared as a special (non-working) day.
Employees are generally not obliged to work on a special non-working day, but if they do, they are entitled to additional compensation under Philippine labor law.
Eduardo R. Ermita, the Executive Secretary, also signed the proclamation.
To provide all sectors with the opportunity to celebrate the milestone of the 20th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution through simple yet meaningful activities.
It was signed in the City of Manila, on February 22, 2006.