Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1605)
September 20, 2008, is declared as 'Josefa Llanes Escoda Day,' a special (non-working) day in the Province of Ilocos Norte to honor the national heroine Josefa Llanes Escoda.
The declaration was made by Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita by authority of then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
As a special (non-working) day, employees are generally entitled to a day off with pay, and if they work, they may be entitled to additional compensation according to labor laws and company policies.
The special (non-working) day was declared under Proclamation No. 1605 dated August 28, 2008.
Josefa Llanes Escoda is regarded as a national heroine due to her heroic deeds during World War II. She is honored particularly in Ilocos Norte as the day commemorates her legacy.
The Executive Secretary acts by the authority of the President of the Philippines to issue proclamations and declarations such as special (non-working) days.
Declaring special non-working days allows communities to observe, celebrate, and pay homage to significant historical or cultural events, fostering national pride and awareness.
Yes, the proclamation specifically declares the day as a special (non-working) day only in the Province of Ilocos Norte.
The proclamation must be signed by the Executive Secretary or authorized official and bear the seal of the Republic of the Philippines, indicating formal official approval.
Yes, declaring a special (non-working) day affects labor relations as employers may need to comply with labor laws on holiday pay, affecting wages and working arrangements for employees on that day.