Title
Special Non-Working Day in Laoag, Ilocos Norte for Pamulinawen Festival
Law
Proclamation No. 1289
Decision Date
Feb 3, 2022
Proclamation No. 1289 declares February 10, 2022, as a special non-working day in the City of Laoag, Ilocos Norte, to allow the people to fully celebrate the Pamulinawen Festival, subject to public health measures.
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Occasion for the Declaration

  • The day coincides with the celebration of the Pamulinawen Festival, a culturally significant event for the City of Laoag.
  • The festival serves as an important cultural and community gathering, warranting official recognition and observance.

Purpose and Rationale

  • The declaration is intended to enable the people of Laoag to fully participate in and celebrate the festival with appropriate ceremonies.
  • It emphasizes the importance of community involvement and cultural heritage.

Compliance with Public Health Measures

  • The observance of the day and related celebrations are subject to adherence to community quarantine protocols, social distancing, and other public health measures mandated by the national government.
  • This ensures public safety amid the prevailing health concerns.

Legal Authority and Effectivity

  • The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary, Salvador C. Medialdea, by authority of the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
  • The document is duly signed and sealed, confirming its authenticity and legal effectivity as of February 3, 2022, in the City of Manila.

Geographic Scope

  • The special (non-working) day applies exclusively to the City of Laoag in the Province of Ilocos Norte and does not extend beyond this jurisdiction.

Implications for Employers and Employees

  • Employers within the City of Laoag are to recognize February 10, 2022, as a non-working day.
  • Employees are entitled to the benefits and compensations associated with special (non-working) days, in accordance with existing Philippine labor laws and regulations.

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