QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 286)
It makes Tuesday, 25 July 2023 a special non-working day in the City of Santiago, Province of Isabela, meaning public offices and other work covered by the proclamation are generally not required to operate, and people are given opportunity to participate in the Aggaw na Naturales Day celebration.
It declares Tuesday, 25 July 2023 as a special (non-working) day.
The City of Santiago, Province of Isabela.
The Aggaw na Naturales Day celebration in the City of Santiago.
They state the factual basis for the celebration (Aggaw na Naturales Day on 25 July 2023) and the rationale that the people should have full opportunity to participate and enjoy the celebration.
It implies the day is not a regular working day for the covered locality; employees and the public generally observe it as a day off, subject to applicable rules on government work, essential services, or work arrangements.
It indicates the President delegated or authorized the Executive Secretary to issue the proclamation, making it an act done in the name of the President.
It was done in the City of Manila on July 7, 2023.
It indicates formal authentication of the proclamation by affixing the hand signature and the national seal, which underscores its official character.
To give the people of Santiago full opportunity to participate in the Aggaw na Naturales Day and enjoy the celebration.
It provides an example of how a local/regional celebration is recognized through an official presidential proclamation, resulting in a non-working holiday for a specific locality.
It clearly defines the coverage area so the non-working day applies to the particular locality rather than the entire country or a different jurisdiction.
Students can note that this proclamation is limited to a specific city/locality (Santiago, Isabela), unlike nationwide holidays that apply across all provinces and cities.
The line “by authority of the President” and the closing “By authority of the President” indicate presidential authority behind the issuance.
It states 25 July 2023 (Tuesday). The year is crucial for determining which specific calendar date is covered by the non-working day.