President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced the declaration of seven special non-working days across different localities in the Philippines for the months of July and the first week of August. These proclamations cover both municipal and city areas, each aimed at commemorating historical or cultural events. The first proclamation, No. 1349, designates July 20 as a special non-working day in the Municipality of Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur, marking its 77th founding anniversary. Another proclamation, No. 1350, sets July 20 as a special non-working day in the City of Digos, Davao del Sur, to honor the Padigosan Festival, originally planned for July 19, which coincides with a Sunday. The mayor's office of Digos requested the shift to ensure the community can fully participate in the festivities. Proclamation No. 1351 marks July 21 as a special non-working day in the Municipality of General Nakar, Quezon, celebrating its founding anniversary. Similarly, Proclamation No. 1346 names July 22 as a special non-working day in the Municipality of Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte, for the 66th Araw ng Mutia. Meanwhile, Proclamation No. 1352 designates July 22 as a special non-working day in the Municipality of Pililla, Rizal, for its town fiesta and founding anniversary. In the City of Santiago, Isabela, July 25 is set aside as a special non-working day to commemorate Aggaw na Naturales Day, the city’s annual founding anniversary celebration, under Proclamation No. 1347. Lastly, Proclamation No. 1348 declares August 4 as a special non-working day in the City of Cabuyao, Laguna, to mark its 14th cityhood anniversary. These proclamations were signed by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on behalf of the president. Proclamation Nos. 1346 to 1348 were signed on July 9, and Proclamation No. 1349 on July 13. Proclamations No. 1350 and 1351 followed on July 14, while Proclamation No. 1352 was signed on July 16. According to labor regulations, the “no work, no pay” principle applies to employees during these special non-working days, unless covered by specific company policies, practices, or collective agreements that provide compensation. Employees working on such days receive 130 percent of their daily wage for the first eight hours. If the day also falls on their rest day, the rate increases to 150 percent. The declarations reflect the administration’s effort to recognize local celebrations and historical milestones, aligning with national efforts to promote cultural heritage and civic pride. Each locality’s unique traditions and events are acknowledged through these official proclamations, ensuring that communities have time to engage in their respective observances.
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Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 803 days agoPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced several special non-working days across different localities in the Philippines for July and early August. These include commemorating founding anniversaries and festivals. Specifically, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur celebrates its 77th founding anniversary on July 20; Digos City observes the Padigosan Festival on July 20 instead of July 19; General Nakar, Quezon marks its founding anniversary on July 21; Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte honors the 66th Araw ng Mutia on July 22; Pililla, Rizal celebrates its town fiesta and founding anniversary on July 22; Santiago, Isabela observes Aggaw na Naturales Day on July 25; and Cabuyao, Laguna commemorates its 14th cityhood anniversary on August 4. The proclamations were signed by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto between July 9 and July 16. Employees are entitled to 130% of their daily wage if they work on these days, increasing to 150% if it coincides with a rest day.
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Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenternow Palace declares special non-working days in 11 localitiesThe Philippine Daily Inquirer reports that the presidential palace, Malacañang, has announced special non-working days in 11 locations across the Philippines. These holidays are intended to enable residents to fully participate in local festivities, founding anniversary celebrations, festivals, and historical commemorations. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, acting under presidential authority, issued Proclamation Numbers 1352 to 1362 between July 16 and July 21, designating specific dates for these special non-working days in various cities and towns. The proclamations emphasize that these measures are 'fitting and proper' to ensure community engagement in cultural and historical events.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the announcement of special non-working days as a neutral administrative action based on official proclamations. It does not take a partisan stance, nor does it frame the decision in a politically charged manner. The focus is on the procedural aspect of announcing holidays for庆祝
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