QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 117)
Proclamation No. 117 declares Monday, 23 January 2023 as a special (non-working) day in Bulacan to commemorate the anniversary of the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic held at Barasoain Church, Malolos, Bulacan.
Monday, 23 January 2023.
It applies to the Province of Bulacan.
It was signed by Lucas P. Bersamin, Executive Secretary, acting by authority of the President.
It states that the Executive Secretary signs “by authority of the President, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.”
It legally designates the specified day as a special non-working day in Bulacan, meaning it is treated as not a regular working day for that locality.
Such proclamations are made under the President’s authority to issue proclamations and for delegated executive functions, typically grounded in existing law and executive prerogative to provide for public observances; the text itself confirms delegation to the Executive Secretary by presidential authority.
The anniversary of the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic.
This is part of the rationale for declaring a special non-working day, to allow the populace to participate in appropriate ceremonies related to the commemoration.
It is identified as the location where the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic took place, thus making it the historical site for the anniversary celebration.
They provide the stated factual and policy reasons (grounds) for the declaration, which can guide interpretation of the proclamation’s purpose and scope.
Since the date is declared a special (non-working) day in Bulacan, employers generally should treat it as a non-working day for their operations, subject to applicable labor rules on special days.
No. The proclamation explicitly limits its effect to the Province of Bulacan.
It states that the seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed and includes the signature of the Executive Secretary with “By authority of the President,” indicating formal authentication.