Cebuanos to Mark Cebu’s 447th Founding Day with Non-working Holiday on Aug. 6

Cebuanos will mark the 447th founding anniversary of Cebu Province with a non-working holiday throughout the province on Saturday, Aug. 6.

Republic Act 8952 declared Aug. 6 every year as a special non-working holiday in the Province of Cebu.

The declaration also extends to highly urbanized cities such as Cebu City and Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City.

Several activities have been lined up for the founding anniversary celebration, including the holding of an Agro Fair at the Cebu Capitol Compound and a Farmers’ Day.

The theme for this year’s celebration is Serbisyong Tinud-anay, Kalamboan nga Tinuay (Honest Service, Real Development).”

Meanwhile, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 7 Director Exequiel Sarcauga reminded employers to follow labor laws on holidays.

The Labor Code provides that an employee who works during a non-working holiday by virtue of a special declaration is entitled to a premium pay of 30 percent.

An employee who works during a regular holiday earns extra pay equivalent to his regular rate. (PNA) LAP/EB/EBP