It is an executive issuance (a presidential proclamation issued through authority of the President) declaring a specific date as a special non-working day in a locality to allow public participation in a commemorative event, subject to applicable government rules (e.g., public health measures).

The proclamation is signed by Lucas P. Bersamin, Executive Secretary, who states that it is “by authority of the President, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.” and therefore issued with presidential authorization.

It covers Friday, 16 December 2022, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Malvar, Province of Batangas.

It cites that the Municipality of Malvar was founded by virtue of Executive Order No. 56 dated 16 December 1918, and that on 16 December 2022 it marks its Founding Anniversary.

To indicate that while the day is declared non-working for observance purposes, any local celebrations must comply with national government public health and related regulatory measures.

Generally, when there is a significant local event (such as a founding anniversary) and it is considered appropriate to give the locality’s people an opportunity to participate, consistent with government policies (including any health or safety requirements).

It means the declared date is treated as a non-working day for employees in the covered locality, subject to existing labor rules on holiday pay/absence of work and any exceptions that may apply (e.g., work necessary for public interest or those with applicable arrangements).

Only the Municipality of Malvar is covered, as the proclamation specifically states “in the Municipality of Malvar, Province of Batangas.”

It serves as the legal basis for the founding of the municipality (i.e., the municipality’s creation/establishment by E.O. No. 56 effective on 16 December 1918), which underpins the rationale for the anniversary celebration.

It states it was done in the City of Manila on 1 December 2022. The date of issuance is relevant for determining its effectivity and for administrative and compliance purposes.

The Executive Secretary’s signature by authority of the President, together with the seal and formal execution, evidences that the proclamation was properly issued under the stated presidential authority.

A special non-working day is a localized, specific-date declaration by executive issuance for a particular occasion, whereas regular holidays typically arise from statutes (e.g., laws establishing national holidays). The legal consequence (non-working) is similar, but the source and scope differ.

Key issues include whether the day is treated as a holiday/non-working day for purposes of work scheduling, entitlement to holiday pay or premium pay, applicability of exemptions for employees required to work, and compliance with labor standards (e.g., rules on work during holidays and related pay computations).

They should ensure calendars and office schedules reflect the non-working status for Malvar on 16 December 2022, coordinate for public services and necessary operations, and ensure local activities comply with any national public health and safety directives.

The WHEREAS clauses state the factual/legal reasons and premises; the NOW, THEREFORE clause provides the operative act (the declaration). This structure helps interpret the intent and scope of the issuance.