Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 104)
Proclamation No. 104 declares January 5, 2023, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Bauang, Province of La Union, in celebration of its 437th Founding Anniversary.
The President of the Philippines, through the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare special non-working days by issuing a proclamation.
A special (non-working) day is a public holiday where work is generally suspended, but it differs from a regular holiday in terms of pay rules and other labor regulations under Philippine labor laws.
The Municipality of Bauang in the Province of La Union is affected by Proclamation No. 104.
The day was declared a special non-working day to mark the 437th Founding Anniversary of the Municipality of Bauang.
The celebrations and participation in the founding anniversary are subject to the public health measures prescribed by the national government.
The proclamation was signed by Lucas P. Bersamin, the Executive Secretary, by authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
The special non-working day is on Thursday, 05 January 2023.
A presidential proclamation is the legal instrument used to declare special non-working days.
The seal of the Republic of the Philippines authenticates the proclamation, signifying it as an official act of the government.