Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 474)
Proclamation No. 474 declares Thursday, 14 March 2024, a special (non-working) day in the City of Passi, Province of Iloilo.
The declaration is to mark the celebration of the Founding Anniversary of the City of Passi as a component city on 14 March 2024.
A special (non-working) day is a day when work is suspended for the public, but it is not considered a regular holiday. Employees who do not work on such a day are usually not entitled to pay unless otherwise provided by law or employer policy.
The Executive Secretary acts by authority of the President of the Philippines in declaring special (non-working) days.
No, the declaration specifically applies only to the City of Passi, Province of Iloilo.
This phrase signifies that the Executive Secretary's action is delegated and authorized by the President, giving the proclamation legal effect.
The proclamation is validated by the signature of the Executive Secretary and the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
Employers may need to observe the special (non-working) day by adjusting work schedules or pay, depending on existing labor laws and agreements regarding special days.
Yes, proclamations can declare holidays or special (non-working) days specific to certain cities or provinces to commemorate significant local occasions.