Walang Pasok: Palace declares June 24, 2022, a special (non-working) day in Manila
Manila, Philippines – The Malacañang Palace officially declared Friday, June 24, a special non-working holiday in Manila to mark its 451st founding anniversary, noted Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea dated June 22, Wednesday.
The President made the declaration through Proclamation No. 1400, signed on June 22, 2022.
“It is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of Manila will be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies, subject to the public health measures of the national government,” Proclamation No. 1400 reads.
On June 24, 1571, Manila was established by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, the first governor-general of the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule.
Compensation for National Regular Holidays
a. If it is an employee’s regular workday
- If unworked, an employee shall be paid 100% of his/her daily rate – (Daily Rate x 100%)
- If worked, an employee shall be paid 200% of his/her daily rate for the 8 hours – (Daily Rate x 200%)
- Excess of 8 hours – plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
b. If it is an employee rest day
- If unworked – 100%
- If worked – 1st 8 hours – plus 30% of 200%
- Excess of 8 hours – plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
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