PROCLAMATION NO. 233

: The proclamation declares Friday, May 26, 2023, as a special (non-working) day in the Province of Tarlac to enable the people to fully participate in the commemoration of the Province's Founding Anniversary.
: The President of the Philippines has the authority to declare special (non-working) days, typically exercised through the Executive Secretary who issues the proclamation by the President's authority.
: The commemoration is for the Founding Anniversary of the Province of Tarlac, known as the Araw ng Lalawigan ng Tarlac.
: Because May 28, 2023, the actual anniversary date, falls on a Sunday, the special non-working day was moved to May 26, 2023, to allow for full participation.
: The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Tarlac requested the declaration.
: Special (non-working) days can be declared to commemorate significant events, holidays, or occasions allowing public participation, cultural observance, or other purposes as deemed fit by the executive.
: Employees are generally not required to work on special non-working days but depending on company policy or labor agreements, work may be done with appropriate holiday pay or premium rates.
: No, the declaration pertains only to the Province of Tarlac.
: Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin signed the proclamation by authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
: The proclamation was signed in the City of Manila.