QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 501)
It legally authorizes that Saturday, 1 December 2012, be treated as a special non-working day specifically in the Municipality of Cainta, Province of Rizal, for purposes of local observance of the town fiesta, subject to usual rules on observance of holidays and work arrangements.
Proclamation No. 501 is signed by the President of the Philippines (Benigno S. Aquino III) and countersigned by Paquito N. Ochoa Jr., Executive Secretary, who acted “by authority of His Excellency” the President.
Saturday, 1 December 2012.
It applies only to the Municipality of Cainta, Province of Rizal.
It states that the Municipality of Cainta marks the celebration of its town fiesta on Saturday, 1 December 2012, and that it is fitting to give residents full opportunity to participate in and celebrate the occasion.
Only the Municipality of Cainta is covered. The text states “in the Municipality of Cainta, Province of Rizal.”
It was done in Manila on 13 November 2012, and it declares 1 December 2012 as the special non-working day, meaning the proclamation was issued ahead of the declared date.
It indicates an official executive declaration that changes the work/holiday status of the specified day in the specified locality, based on the President’s authority.
The Executive Secretary countersigns and certifies that the proclamation is issued by authority of the President, indicating the administrative/legal mechanism for presidential issuances.
It transitions from the “WHEREAS” clauses (reasons and justification) to the operative portion where the actual declaration is made.
They show that proclamations typically contain factual/ceremonial reasons (e.g., local fiesta) and policy considerations (e.g., giving the public opportunity to participate) before stating the decision.
It is intended to allow the people to participate and celebrate with “appropriate ceremonies.” This points to public participation, not solely government offices.
It is a formal attestation of authenticity and completion of the official act; the hand/signature and national seal signify the proclamation’s formal issuance.
The proclamation classifies 1 December 2012 as a special non-working day in Cainta, so employers should treat it as such for local holiday/non-working requirements, subject to the applicable labor/holiday rules and exemptions (if any).
Local traditions and town fiestas can be recognized through executive proclamations declaring specific dates as special non-working days to enable public participation.