PROCLAMATION NO. 465

: Proclamation No. 465, dated February 14, 2024, declares Thursday, March 21, 2024, a special (non-working) day in the City of Calapan, Province of Oriental Mindoro.
: The declaration commemorates the 26th Founding Anniversary of the City of Calapan.
: The declaration allows the people of the City of Calapan to celebrate the occasion without work obligations, giving them full opportunity to participate in and enjoy the celebration.
: No, it specifically applies only to the City of Calapan, Province of Oriental Mindoro.
: On a special (non-working) day, work is generally suspended but pay is not required unless the employees work on that day, in which case they may be entitled to additional compensation according to the Labor Code of the Philippines and relevant Department Orders.
: The President of the Philippines, through the Executive Secretary or relevant authorities, can declare special (non-working) days by proclamation or executive order.
: No, a special (non-working) day differs from a regular holiday in terms of pay and work benefits; generally, special days do not require payment of a second wage if no work is done.
: The declaration is formalized by a Proclamation signed by the Executive Secretary on behalf of the President and affixed with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
: Yes, local government units can request the national government to declare special non-working days to commemorate local events or anniversaries.