Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 254)
Proclamation No. 254 declares Wednesday, July 26, 2023, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Ipil, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay in celebration of its 74th Araw ng Ipil.
Declaring a special (non-working) day provides a non-working holiday which may have pay implications for employees, depending on labor laws regarding special holidays.
The Municipality of Ipil in the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay is affected by the proclamation.
The event is the 74th Araw ng Ipil, an anniversary celebration of the founding or establishment of the Municipality of Ipil.
They are given full opportunity to participate in and enjoy the celebration commemorated by the special day without work obligations.
Yes, the President can delegate this authority to the Executive Secretary as seen in the issuance of Proclamation No. 254 by Lucas P. Bersamin.
The proclamation is signed and sealed by the authorized official and is done officially in the City of Manila as a formal government act.
It is locally applicable only within the Municipality of Ipil, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
The legal document is the official signed Proclamation No. 254, published in the Official Gazette (OG No. 25, 4550) on June 19, 2023.