July 27 declared holiday in observance of INC anniversary

By: Kristine Angeli Sabillo - 10 years ago

Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Templo Central. FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III has declared July 27, a Sunday, a holiday in observance of the Iglesia ni Cristo centennial anniversary.

“The President signed Joint Resolution no. 2, declaring 27 July 2014 as a special non-working holiday to commemorate the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said on Sunday.

The resolution is in accordance with Republic Act no. 9645, which has designated the said date as a holiday “to observe the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo every 27th of July in recognition of its exemplary feat of leading its members towards spiritual enlightenment and good citizenry.”

According to the Department of Labor and Employment, the following rules apply for special non-working days:

If unworked

No pay, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment of wages on special days even if unworked

If worked

First 8 hours – plus 30% of the daily rate of 100%
Excess of 8 hours – plus 30% of hourly rate on said day

Falling on the employee’s rest day and if worked

First 8 hours – plus 50% of the daily rate of 100%
Excess of 8 hours – plus 30% of hourly rate on said day