PROCLAMATION NO. 471

: June 19, 2018, was declared a special (non-working) day in the City of Calamba to mark the 157th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal and the culmination of the Buhayani Festival in his honor.
: The purpose was to allow the people of the City of Calamba to celebrate and participate in ceremonies honoring Dr. Jose P. Rizal, in keeping with his ideals and teachings.
: The Buhayani Festival (Buhay ng Bayani, Buhay na Bayani), dedicated to the life and works of Dr. Jose P. Rizal and the life of everyday heroes.
: It applies specifically to the City of Calamba, Laguna only.
: It generally means that employees in that locality may have the day off, with rules on payment depending on labor laws regarding special non-working days.
: It is declared as a special (non-working) day, not a regular holiday, in the City of Calamba.
: The President may declare special non-working days to commemorate significant events, anniversaries, and observances deemed important to a locality or the nation.
: The seal authenticates the document, signifying it as an official and legally binding act of the government.