Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 556)
Proclamation No. 556 declares Saturday, 15 June 2024, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Angeles, Province of Pampanga to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption.
The President of the Philippines, through an authorized representative such as the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare special (non-working) days.
The City of Angeles, Province of Pampanga, is affected by this proclamation.
The special (non-working) day commemorates the volcanic eruption of Mt. Pinatubo on 15 June 1991.
It is declared a special (non-working) day to enable the people of Angeles City to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption and reflect on their recovery from the disaster.
Declaring a day as a special (non-working) day generally means that employees are not required to work, but if they do, they may be entitled to additional compensation as provided under Philippine labor laws.
The proclamation was signed by Lucas P. Bersamin, Executive Secretary, by authority of the President.
The volcanic eruption of Mt. Pinatubo on 15 June 1991 is referenced; it was the second-largest volcanic eruption in the 20th century and caused unprecedented devastation in Angeles City and parts of Pampanga.
The Office of the Mayor requested the declaration of 15 June 2024 as a special (non-working) day in the City of Angeles to commemorate the Mt. Pinatubo eruption.
No, the proclamation specifically applies only to the City of Angeles, Province of Pampanga.