QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 412)
It declares Friday, 05 January 2024, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Bauang, Province of La Union.
It states that the Executive Secretary acts “by authority of the President, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.” (i.e., the proclamation is issued under the President’s authority).
Lucas P. Bersamin, Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation by authority of the President.
Because the Municipality of Bauang will mark the celebration of its 438th Founding Anniversary on 05 January 2024.
The day is intended to be non-working (i.e., treated as a holiday in the locality), allowing the people to participate in the celebration.
It is limited to the Municipality of Bauang, Province of La Union.
It declares a localized holiday—specifically, a special non-working day for Bauang, La Union.
They provide the stated factual and policy basis (Founding Anniversary and the need to allow participation) supporting the declaration.
The President is Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. The proclamation mentions him because it is issued by authority of the President, even though signed by the Executive Secretary.
It includes “IN WITNESS THEREOF,” mentions the affixing of the Republic’s seal, and shows completion with signature and issuance details.
It gives residents and eligible participants full opportunity to attend and enjoy the celebration by designating the day non-working in that locality.
It indicates official publication and record-keeping in the Official Gazette, which helps establish the proclamation’s effect and availability for public notice.
It transitions from reasons to an operative directive—i.e., the proclamation’s binding declaration that a specific date is a special non-working day in the specified locality.