PROCLAMATION NO. 385

: The President of the Philippines or an authorized representative, such as the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare special (non-working) days.
: A special (non-working) day is a day declared by the government where work is generally suspended, but the rules on holiday pay differ from regular holidays. It permits people to celebrate or commemorate significant events.
: The Municipality of M'lang in the Province of Cotabato is affected by the proclamation.
: The annual festivity called the Kawayanan Festival is the basis for the declaration.
: Lucas P. Bersamin was the Executive Secretary when he signed the proclamation.
: The purpose is to give the local people full opportunity to participate in and enjoy significant cultural or local events.
: While this proclamation applies to a municipality, special non-working days can be declared by the President for cities, municipalities, and provinces depending on the context and significance of the event.
: The seal authenticates the proclamation as an official government document, giving it binding legal effect.