DIPOLOG CITY, May 31 (PIA) – It’s not a long weekend, but a rest day nonetheless.
Mark your calendars, Zanortehanons! The Malacañan Palace, by the President of the Philippines, recently issued Proclamation No. 238 declaring Tuesday, June 6, 2023 a Special (Non-Working) Day in the province of Zamboanga del Norte.
The province will be celebrating its 71st Founding Anniversary with several activities lined-up for the festivities, including the Hudyaka ZaNorte Festival 2023.
The Proclamation reads, “it is but fitting and proper that the people of the Province of Zamboanga del Norte be given full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration”.
So, make it your family day as the province caps the weeklong celebration of the Hudyaka! See program details at the official Hudyaka Zanorte 2023 Facebook page and other provincial government pages for details.
Meanwhile, as per the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE’s) guidelines on Special Non-Working Day, “no work, no pay principle shall apply”. For work rendered, additional 30% on the basic rate and for work rendered on a rest day which is also a special holiday, additional 50% on the basic rate. (RVC/EDT/PIA9-Zamboanga del Norte)
