QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 826)
The text describes Proclamation No. 307, issued on August 02, 2023.
Friday, 18 August 2023 is declared a special (non-working) day in the City of Davao.
The proclamation states that (1) Davao observes the Kadayawan Festival in August; (2) on August 18, 2023, Davao will mark the celebration of Indigenous People's Day in relation to the Kadayawan Festival; and (3) it is fitting to give people full opportunity to participate and enjoy the celebration.
The effect is that, as a general rule, it is a non-working day for the covered locality (here, the City of Davao) consistent with the purpose stated in the proclamation.
Yes. It is limited to the City of Davao.
It states that on August 18, 2023, the City of Davao will mark the Indigenous People's Day in relation to the Kadayawan Festival.
It declares that it is fitting and proper to give the people of Davao full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration.
Although the Executive Secretary signed it, it expressly states it is “by authority of the President,” indicating presidential authority for the proclamation.
It was done in the City of Manila on August 2, 2023.
It signals that the day is legally treated as a holiday/non-working day for the locality, for purposes of public observance of the event.
The first operative clause declares: “Friday, 18 August 2023, a special (non-working) day in the City of Davao.”
Because the structure shows (1) the factual/legal premises (WHEREAS clauses) and (2) the operative legal disposition (NOW, THEREFORE), which is important for determining intent and scope.
The text references “119 OG No. 33, 6355 (August 14, 2023).” This indicates the Official Gazette publication details, helpful for locating the authoritative text.
Whether Friday, 18 August 2023 should be treated as a non-working day for operations in the City of Davao in accordance with Proclamation No. 307.