(SPOT.ph) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday declared February 24, 2023, Friday a special non-working day, meaning a surprise three-day weekend for Filipinos.

Proclamation No. 167 was issued to "enable our countrymen to avail of the benefits of a longer weekend pursuant to the principle of holiday economics."

The celebration of the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary may be moved from Saturday, February 25, to Friday, February 24, "provided that the historical significance of EDSA People Power Anniversary is maintained," the proclamation said.

What is a special non-working day?

Employees working on such type of day will not receive any payment unless their company has a favorable policy in place.

If ever an employee reports for work on that day, they will be paid an additional 30% of their regular pay, which adds up to 130% for the day.

Any overtime work should be compensated with an additional 30% of their hourly rate on the day.

If the special non-working day happens to fall on a day off, workers should be paid an additional 50% of their basic wage for the first eight hours. Overtime work is met with an additional 30% of their hourly rate.

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This story originally appears on Spot.ph.

Smartparenting.com.ph editors have made minor edits.