QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 269)
It is an executive issuance (a presidential proclamation) that declares a special non-working day in a specific locality to give the people full opportunity to participate in a local celebration—in this case, the 11th Cityhood Anniversary of Mabalacat City.
Friday, 21 July 2023.
The City of Mabalacat, Province of Pampanga.
It states that on 21 July 2023, the City of Mabalacat will celebrate its 11th Cityhood Anniversary, and it is fitting to give the people full opportunity to participate and enjoy the celebration.
They provide the factual and legal rationale for the issuance—i.e., the occasion (11th Cityhood Anniversary) and the public purpose (opportunity for participation).
It implies that there is a legal basis (often from the Constitution and existing statutes/government rules) allowing the President to declare special days, including special non-working days, under certain conditions.
It was signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., and attested by Lucas P. Bersamin, Executive Secretary, 'By authority of the President.'
The proclamation was issued on June 23, 2023, while the special non-working day declared is Friday, 21 July 2023.
It applies only to the City of Mabalacat, Province of Pampanga.
It means that the day is treated as a non-working day for those covered by the proclamation in the affected locality, subject to applicable labor rules and any work arrangements allowed by law.
It describes the formal execution of the proclamation—signature by the President and the affixing of the official seal—indicating it is an official act of the Republic.
It includes (1) title/purpose, (2) Whereas clauses stating facts and reasons, (3) the Now Therefore clause declaring the special non-working day, and (4) formal execution details (signature, attestation, and official seal/date).
To enable the people of Mabalacat City to participate in and enjoy the celebration of the city’s 11th Cityhood Anniversary.
It indicates that the Executive Secretary acted under authority of the President, serving as official attestation consistent with the issuance procedure.