Title
Supreme Court
Special Non-Working Day for Taytay Festival
Law
Proclamation No. 903
Decision Date
Feb 10, 2020
Proclamation No. 903 declares February 17, 2020, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Taytay, Province of Rizal, to allow the people to fully participate in the Araw ng Pasasalamat: HAMAKA Festival.

Law Summary

Occasion and Purpose

  • The special day marks the celebration of the "Araw ng Pasasalamat: HAMAKA Festival" in Taytay.
  • The declaration aims to provide residents the opportunity to fully participate in and celebrate the festival.
  • Appropriate ceremonies are to be observed in connection with the occasion.

Legal Authority and Issuance

  • The declaration is made by the Executive Secretary, Salvador C. Medialdea.
  • Authority is derived from President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
  • The proclamation is formally signed and sealed in the City of Manila.

Scope and Limitations

  • The special (non-working) day status is limited to the Municipality of Taytay.
  • No implication for this day being a holiday or non-working day in other municipalities, provinces, or regions.

Implementation

  • As a special (non-working) day, customary labor rules and pay would generally apply unless otherwise stipulated by existing labor laws.
  • The declaration supports cultural recognition and local autonomy in celebrating significant community events.

Administrative Details

  • Official proclamation number: 903.
  • Date of proclamation issuance: 10 February 2020.
  • Signed and sealed effectively establishing the legal force of the special day on 17 February 2020 in Taytay.

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