QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 414)
Under the President’s authority, the declaration of special (non-working) days for specified localities is done through an issuance (proclamation) by or under the authority of the President. In Proclamation No. 414, the Executive Secretary acted by authority of the President (Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.).
Friday, 12 January 2024 was declared a special (non-working) day in the City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon.
The declaration is tied to the celebration of the City of Valencia’s 23rd Charter Anniversary on 12 January 2024.
They state the factual premises and rationale for the issuance—i.e., the event to be celebrated and the justification for giving the public an opportunity to participate.
In general, the day becomes a non-working day for the covered locality, meaning government offices and classes are typically suspended and work schedules adjusted, subject to applicable rules on essential services.
These are formal requirements showing authentication of the official act—i.e., the proclamation is properly executed and bears the Republic’s seal as part of its official character.
It states that it is fitting to give the people full opportunity to participate and enjoy the celebration. Legally, this supports the rationale for suspending work/non-working status for the locality during the commemorative event.
The proclamation is dated December 1, 2023, while the special (non-working) day is Friday, 12 January 2024.
It implies that the day is designated as a non-working day within Valencia City, so routine work is generally not scheduled; however, specific compensation rules for work performed on that day (if any) depend on labor and employment regulations.
It follows standard proclamation form: WHEREAS (premises), NOW THEREFORE (operative declaration), IN WITNESS THEREOF (authentication/format), and DONE (place/date of signing). This ensures clarity and formal validity of the legal act.
They would examine coverage (Valencia City only), effective date/timing, dissemination to agencies/employers, possible exceptions for essential services, and how schedules in government and private sectors adjust in practice.
The Executive Secretary is the President’s principal assistant in executive functions; in this case, the office signs the proclamation 'by authority of the President,' meaning the proclamation is an executive issuance backed by Presidential power.