Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1251)
Proclamation No. 1251 declares Thursday, 25 November 2021, a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Maragusan, Province of Davao de Oro, in celebration of its Founding Anniversary.
The President of the Philippines has the authority to declare special (non-working) days, often through the Executive Secretary by authority of the President.
Proclamation No. 1251 was signed on November 15, 2021.
A special (non-working) day means that work is generally suspended for employees, but specific rules on pay and work on such days may vary; it allows people to observe and participate in the occasion commemorated.
It specifically applies to the Municipality of Maragusan in the Province of Davao de Oro.
Because it was the Founding Anniversary of the Municipality of Maragusan.
Salvador C. Medialdea, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation by the authority of the President.
Yes, the proclamation mentions the observance of community quarantine, social distancing, and other public health measures during the celebration.
Under Philippine labor laws, a special (non-working) day entitles employees to no work and no pay unless they work, in which case they are entitled to additional compensation prescribed by law.
It was signed in the City of Manila.