QuestionsQuestions (DAR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 03, S. 2010)
It makes 25 January 2023 a special non-working day specifically in the Municipality of Carigara, Province of Leyte, meaning government work and private offices covered by the local observance should suspend operations per applicable rules on special holidays.
Wednesday, 25 January 2023.
It applies only to the Municipality of Carigara, Province of Leyte.
The Municipality of Carigara will mark the celebration of its 452nd Founding Anniversary on 25 January 2023.
There are two ‘whereas’ clauses. They state the factual and justification basis for the declaration, i.e., the anniversary and the propriety of giving the public opportunity to participate.
It transitions from the stated reasons to the operative command—i.e., it declares the specified date as a special non-working day for the named locality.
It indicates that the day is observed as a holiday-like day with no ordinary work obligations, subject to labor and government rules governing holiday work, overtime, and pay.
It implicates the government’s power to declare holidays through the Chief Executive (or authorized representative), consistent with executive authority and applicable labor/govt holiday rules on work suspension and employee entitlements.
They should treat 25 January 2023 as a special non-working day within Carigara, adjust work schedules accordingly, and, if operations cannot be stopped, comply with rules on work on special non-working days (e.g., pay premiums/overtime as required).
The territorial qualifier (“in the Municipality of Carigara, Province of Leyte”) indicates its observance is for that locality; the practical application depends on where the workplace is located and who is covered by the local observance.
It shows the Executive Secretary acts “by authority of the President,” implying delegation/authorization for issuance of the proclamation.
The operative holding is the declaration itself: “Wednesday, 25 January 2023, a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Carigara, Province of Leyte.”
It indicates formal execution of the proclamation, including the setting of the hand and affixing of the seal, which supports the authenticity and compliance with issuance formalities.
By locating it in the Official Gazette (noted as “119 OG No. 3, 404”), confirming the text and ensuring it matches the official publication for reliance in legal questions.