Title
Supreme Court
Special Non-Working Day in Iligan City
Law
Proclamation No. 346
Decision Date
Sep 18, 2023
Proclamation No. 346 designates September 29, 2023, as a special non-working day in Iligan City, allowing residents to fully participate in the city fiesta and promoting the cultural heritage and traditions of Iligan.

Law Summary

Purpose and Occasion

  • The special day is in observance of the City of Iligan's annual city fiesta.
  • The declaration aims to provide the residents adequate opportunity to partake in and celebrate the fiesta.

Legal Authority and Issuance

  • The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary, Lucas P. Bersamin, under the authority granted by the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
  • It carries the formal approval and official seal of the Republic of the Philippines.

Effectivity and Official Documentation

  • The proclamation was signed and dated on September 18, 2023, in Manila.
  • It establishes the special day in valid and official terms for employment and administrative purposes.

Implications for Work and Holiday Pay

  • As a special (non-working) day, employees in Iligan may be entitled to holiday pay according to existing labor laws unless they work on that day, which may warrant additional compensation as per the Labor Code.
  • Employers are to observe this declaration within the jurisdiction of the City of Iligan only.

Scope of Application

  • The declaration is geographically limited to the City of Iligan and does not apply to other cities or provinces.
  • Events and activities recognizing the special day are expected to take place within the city proper.

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