Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1604)
Proclamation No. 1604 declares Thursday, September 11, 2008, as a special (non-working) day in the Province of Ilocos Norte to commemorate the birth anniversary of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos, known as "Marcos Day."
September 11, 2008, marks the birth anniversary of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos and is to be known as "Marcos Day" to commemorate his leadership and values.
A special (non-working) day generally means that government offices and private establishments may observe the day as a holiday with specific rules on pay and work schedules as provided under Philippine labor laws.
The proclamation applies specifically to the Province of Ilocos Norte.
No, it applies only within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Ilocos Norte.
The purpose is to give the people of Ilocos Norte the opportunity to celebrate the birth anniversary of President Marcos with appropriate ceremonies exemplifying his leadership and values.
Joaquin C. Lagonera, Senior Deputy Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation by the Executive Secretary.
The proclamation was issued by authority of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and executed by the Executive Secretary.
While not stated explicitly in the proclamation, under Philippine labor laws, employees who do not work on special (non-working) days are generally entitled to their regular daily wage, and if they work, they should be paid an additional 30% of their daily rate.