PROCLAMATION NO. 42

: The main purpose is to declare August 13, 1962, as a special public holiday in certain provinces and cities in connection with the feast of Maulid-on-Nabi, an important Muslim holiday.
: The provinces of Cotabato, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, and Sulu, and the cities of Basilan, Cotabato, Iligan, and Marawi.
: It was signed by President Diosdado Macapagal and by Executive Secretary Salvador L. Mariao.
: Yes, Muslim officials and employees performing their duties and functions outside the specified provinces and cities are exempted from duty during the feast day and the day is considered a special public holiday for them in their respective stations.
: Maulid-on-Nabi is the feast commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, considered a very important holiday for Muslims.
: These employees are given a special public holiday on August 13, 1962, meaning they are exempt from work on that day.
: No, Proclamation No. 42 specifically applies to a particular date in 1962 and declares a special public holiday on that date.
: Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
: No, the proclamation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.