QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 216)
The proclamation states that the Executive Secretary (Paquito N. Ochoa Jr.) acted “by authority of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III,” indicating it was issued for the President by the Executive Secretary pursuant to the President’s authority.
It cites the 60th Founding Anniversary of the Mary Mediatrix of All Grace Parish as the occasion to be celebrated by the people of Digos City.
It is signed by Paquito N. Ochoa Jr., who is the Executive Secretary.
The proclamation declares Monday, 22 August 2011, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Digos, Davao del Sur.
It generally means a day designated by government for which employees are not required to work by virtue of a special government holiday/non-working declaration applicable to the locality. Specific work and pay rules still depend on applicable labor and related issuances.
It applies only to a specific area: “in the City of Digos, Davao del Sur,” showing it is a local proclamation rather than a nationwide holiday.
It states that it is “fitting and proper” to give the people full opportunity to celebrate and participate with appropriate ceremonies.
The WHEREAS clauses establish the factual/legal reasons and objectives, while the NOW, THEREFORE clause contains the operative command (declaration of the date as special non-working).
It signifies formal issuance by the Republic, including affixing the seal of the Philippines, and indicates the proclamation is an official government act.
The proclamation is dated “August 04, 2011,” but it declares “Monday, 22 August 2011” as the special non-working day.
It aims to legally recognize Monday, 22 August 2011, as a special (non-working) day within the City of Digos, thus requiring non-working observance in that locality.
No specific limitation or worker category is mentioned. This omission means the proclamation’s designation is generally applicable to the locality, but the exact labor consequences must be determined from labor laws and implementing rules.
It indicates where and when the proclamation was published in the Official Gazette, which helps establish the official record and publication reference.
Whether operations qualify as essential/emergency services, whether employees must be paid if they work on that special non-working day, and how applicable labor rules and local circumstances interact with the proclamation.