PROCLAMATION NO. 454

: Proclamation No. 454 declares Monday, April 2, 2018, as a special (non-working) day in the Province of Bulacan to commemorate the birth anniversary of Francisco 'Balagtas' Baltazar, a prominent Filipino poet and orator.
: The proclamation was signed by Salvador C. Medialdea, the Executive Secretary, by the authority of the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
: The declaration was signed on March 20, 2018.
: Under the authority of the President of the Philippines, special (non-working) days can be declared by proclamation to allow people to commemorate significant events or personalities appropriate to the locality.
: The proclamation specifically applies only to the Province of Bulacan.
: It commemorates the birth anniversary of Francisco 'Balagtas' Baltazar.
: The Executive Secretary certifies and signs the proclamation by authority of the President, giving it legal effect.
: No, it is declared as a special (non-working) day, not a regular holiday.
: It allows the people of the Province of Bulacan to celebrate and participate in commemorative activities with appropriate ceremonies, and work is generally suspended though different pay rules may apply compared to regular holidays.
: It is recorded as Official Gazette No. 15, 2733 dated April 9, 2018.