Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 329)
The purpose of Proclamation No. 329 is to declare Friday, 08 September 2023, a special (non-working) day in the City of Digos, Province of Davao del Sur, in celebration of its Founding Anniversary (Araw ng Digos).
The authority to declare a special (non-working) day in this case is vested in the President of the Philippines, exercised through the Executive Secretary by the President's authority.
Declaring a special day as a non-working day means that employees in the designated area may be entitled to holiday pay benefits under Philippine labor laws, unless otherwise provided by law or collective bargaining agreements.
The special non-working day commemorates the Founding Anniversary of the City of Digos, also known as Araw ng Digos.
The special non-working day is declared on Friday, 08 September 2023, in the City of Digos, Province of Davao del Sur.
Lucas P. Bersamin, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation on behalf of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
The proclamation was executed in the City of Manila on the 29th day of August, 2023.
Affixing the seal of the Republic of the Philippines formally authenticates and validates the proclamation as an official government document.
No, the proclamation specifically applies only to the City of Digos, Province of Davao del Sur.
The Executive Secretary acts as the representative of the President to issue and sign official proclamations and orders, making the declaration legally effective.