PROCLAMATION NO. 146

: The authority to declare a special (non-working) day comes from the President of the Philippines, as exercised through the Executive Secretary.
: February 17, 2023, was declared a special (non-working) day in the City of Bayawan.
: The declaration aims to allow the people of the City of Bayawan to fully participate and celebrate the Tawo-Tawo Festival with appropriate ceremonies.
: A special (non-working) day is a day declared by the government where work is generally suspended but does not necessarily entitle workers to paid holidays unless they actually work on that day, they may be entitled to additional pay.
: Lucas P. Bersamin, the Executive Secretary, signed Proclamation No. 146 by authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
: The affixing of the seal signifies formal authentication and official effect of the proclamation as a government act.
: The Executive Secretary acts by authority of the President and can issue proclamations on behalf of the President.
: Proclamation No. 146 is an executive issuance, specifically a proclamation issued under the President's authority, not legislation enacted by Congress.
: Yes, the national government may declare special (non-working) days in specific localities to recognize important local festivals or events, such as the Tawo-Tawo Festival in Bayawan.