Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1035)
The declaration commemorates the 83rd Founding Anniversary of the Municipality of Pantukan and the 18th PASAKA Festival.
A special (non-working) day is a day recognized by law where work is generally suspended for employees, but there is no automatic entitlement to a day’s pay unless there is a favorable company or employer practice or agreement.
Only the Municipality of Pantukan, Province of Davao de Oro, is affected by the special (non-working) day declaration.
The celebration should comply with community quarantine, social distancing, and other public health measures.
Friday, November 13, 2020.
It was declared under Proclamation No. 1035 dated October 23, 2020.
The President of the Philippines or his authorized representative, such as the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare special (non-working) days.
The Executive Secretary acts by the authority of the President to issue proclamations and official orders, making such declarations legally binding.
The proclamation was signed in the City of Manila.