Declaration of Jan 2, 2009 as Non-Working Day

Ask AI

PROCLAMATION NO. 1695: Declaration of Jan 2, 2009 as Non-Working Day

Getting related questions...
What do you want to know about the law?
Your conversations and searches stay on your device. We do not store or track your activity on our servers. To know more about our privacy commitment see jur.ph/privacy Ask AI provides quick answers grounded in full case texts to avoid mistakes. Always verify with the original text.

Ask AI

Title Supreme Court: Declaration of Jan 2, 2009 as Non-Working Day

Law: Proclamation No. 1695

Decision Date: Dec 24, 2008

Proclamation No. 1695 declares January 2, 2009, as an additional special (non-working) day in the Philippines to promote family bonding, domestic tourism, and improved productivity, with the Department of Labor and Employment responsible for implementation in the private sector.

domestic tourism

A

Authority and Issuance

The declaration was made under Proclamation No. 1695, dated December 24, 2008.
The proclamation was signed by the Executive Secretary, Eduardo R. Ermita, by authority of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Relation to Previous Proclamation

The declaration follows Proclamation No. 1463, dated February 18, 2008, which declared December 26 and 29, 2008, as additional special (non-working) days.

Purpose and Rationale

The longer weekend encourages family reunions and strengthens family relationships.
It promotes domestic tourism within the country.
It allows employers to plan work schedules more effectively and efficiently.
The overall aim is to enhance productivity in various sectors.

Implementation and Enforcement

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is tasked to issue appropriate circulars to implement the proclamation for the private sector.

Scope

The non-working day applies throughout the entire country.

Date and Formalities

The proclamation was done in Manila on December 24, 2008.
It was officially signed by the Executive Secretary and countersigned by the Senior Deputy Executive Secretary.

END