PROCLAMATION NO. 855

: The President of the Philippines has the authority to declare special (non-working) days, typically exercised through the Executive Secretary by authority of the President.
: A special (non-working) day means that the usual workday is suspended for the observance of the occasion, and workers are generally entitled to holiday pay according to Philippine labor laws.
: Salvador C. Medialdea, Executive Secretary of the Philippines, signed the proclamation by authority of the President.
: It was declared based on the celebration of the Kawayanan Festival scheduled for December 6, 2019, to allow residents to participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
: The proclamation took effect on December 6, 2019, the day declared as a special (non-working) day.
: It is localized, applying only to the Municipality of M'lang, Province of Cotabato.
: The Executive Secretary acts as the official who signs and issues the proclamation on behalf of the President, making it legally binding and official.
: Yes, under Philippine law, the President can declare special (non-working) days for various reasons such as significant historical events, religious holidays, or other notable occasions.
: The proclamation is authenticated by the signature of the Executive Secretary and the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.