Title
Supreme Court
Special Non-Working Day Declaration for General Santos
Law
Proclamation No. 13
Decision Date
Jul 15, 2022
A proclamation declares a special (non-working) day in the City of General Santos to allow the people to celebrate the Indigenous Peoples' 8th Blaan Day, emphasizing adherence to public health measures.

Q&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 13)

Proclamation No. 13 declares Friday, 22 July 2022, a special (non-working) day in the City of General Santos to mark the celebration of its Indigenous Peoples' 8th Blaan Day.

The Executive Secretary, by authority of the President of the Philippines, declares a special (non-working) day under this proclamation.

July 22, 2022 was declared a special non-working day to allow the people of the City of General Santos to celebrate the Indigenous Peoples' 8th Blaan Day with appropriate ceremonies.

The declaration gives the people of General Santos City full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the Indigenous Peoples' communal activities, acknowledging and honoring their cultural heritage.

The celebrations are subject to the public health measures imposed by the national government, ensuring safety during the occasion.

Victor D. Rodriguez, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation by authority of the President.

No, the proclamation also declares Tuesday, 26 July 2022 as a special non-working day in the Municipality of Ipil, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay.

Once signed and sealed, the proclamation officially establishes the declared dates as special (non-working) days within the specified localities, mandating respect and compliance.

The President, through the Executive Secretary, authorizes the declaration of special (non-working) days.

The proclamation was signed and executed in the City of Manila.


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