Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 199)
Proclamation No. 199 declares Friday, April 21, 2023, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Tarlac to enable the people to participate in the 25th Charter Anniversary celebration of the city.
The President of the Philippines, through the Office of the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare special (non-working) days.
The 25th Charter Anniversary of the City of Tarlac, which is celebrated on April 19, 2023.
April 21, 2023 (Friday) was chosen as the special non-working day in lieu of April 19, 2023 (Wednesday), to allow the people to fully participate in the celebration and festivities.
The purpose is to give the people full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the event with appropriate ceremonies.
Lucas P. Bersamin, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation by authority of the President.
On a special (non-working) day, workers are generally not required to work, and if they do, they may be entitled to additional pay according to labor laws and regulations.
No, the proclamation applies only to the City of Tarlac, Province of Tarlac.
The Mayor’s office requested the declaration to enable the people of the City of Tarlac to celebrate and participate in the Charter Anniversary properly.
The seal is affixed under the authority of the President of the Philippines, represented by the Executive Secretary.