QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 95)
Saturday, 12 November 2016.
The City of Valenzuela was marking its 393rd founding anniversary on that date, and it was deemed fitting to give the people an opportunity to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies.
It generally suspends work in the covered government offices and releases employees from the obligation to work on that day, subject to applicable laws, rules, and exemptions for essential services or personnel.
It is limited to the City of Valenzuela, as explicitly stated in the proclamation: “in the City of Valenzuela.”
It states that the Executive Secretary acted “by authority of the President,” and it is signed by the Executive Secretary “by authority of the President.”
The proclamation is dated November 7, 2016, and it declares Saturday, 12 November 2016 as the special (non-working) day; thus, its practical effect is on that declared date.
The recitals emphasize public opportunity for celebration and participation in appropriate ceremonies related to a significant local event—in this case, the city’s founding anniversary.
It signals the transition from the recitals (“WHEREAS” clauses) explaining reasons to the operative portion containing the actual legal declaration.
It was signed by Salvador C. Medialdea, indicated as Executive Secretary, “By authority of the President.”
It indicates that it is a proclamation declaring a special non-working day, specifically “in Valenzuela City,” for a particular date.
It is “this 7th day of November, 2016.” The “Done” clause identifies the date and place of issuance, which helps determine timing for legal effect and publication.
The operative part is the “NOW, THEREFORE” section that expressly declares Saturday, 12 November 2016 as a special (non-working) day in the City of Valenzuela.
(1) date declared: 12 Nov 2016 (Saturday); (2) location: City of Valenzuela; (3) purpose: 393rd founding anniversary; (4) declaring authority: Executive Secretary by authority of the President; (5) effect: special (non-working) day.
Whether employees in essential services or emergency roles are exempt from the non-working status, and how holiday pay or related benefits are applied under governing rules and contracts.
It generally allows cancellation or rescheduling of regular work/class activities because the day is non-working for the locality, while still permitting ceremonies and activities consistent with the proclamation’s purpose.