Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 533)
Proclamation No. 533 declares Tuesday, 23 July 2024, a special (non-working) day in the City of Gingoog, Province of Misamis Oriental, in observance of its 64th Charter Day and 45th Kaliga Festival.
The President of the Philippines, or an authorized representative such as the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare a special (non-working) day.
A special (non-working) day typically means that public and private employees are not required to work and that certain labor and compensation rules under the Philippine Labor Code apply, often involving no work-no pay or premium pay for work performed.
Significant local celebrations such as Charter Day, local festivals, or other important historical or cultural events can justify the declaration of special (non-working) days.
The purpose is to give the people of the City of Gingoog full opportunity to participate in and enjoy the celebration of its 64th Charter Day and 45th Kaliga Festival.
Lucas P. Bersamin, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation by authority of the President.
A special (non-working) day is a day declared as a holiday without the full legal implications of a regular holiday. Employees are typically not required to work, and if they do, they may be entitled to additional pay based on labor laws.
No, the special (non-working) day declared in Proclamation No. 533 applies only to the City of Gingoog, Province of Misamis Oriental.
The Executive Secretary acts as the authorized representative of the President to sign and promulgate proclamations and other official acts.
Private companies generally observe special (non-working) days, but depending on company policy and employee agreements, work may be required with appropriate premium pay according to Philippine labor standards.