PROCLAMATION NO. 351

: Proclamation No. 351 declares October 27, 2023, a special (non-working) day in the City of Mati, Province of Davao Oriental, to allow citizens to participate in the celebration of the Sambuokan Festival.
: The President of the Philippines, through an authorized official such as the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare a special (non-working) day in a city.
: The declaration is based on the city’s request to commemorate the Sambuokan Festival, which celebrates the establishment of Mati as a municipality and later as a city.
: A special (non-working) day allows the local community to participate fully in cultural, historical, or significant events without work obligations, promoting local tradition and community welfare.
: The Executive Secretary, Lucas P. Bersamin, signed the proclamation by authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
: The local government unit (LGU) typically requests the declaration from the Office of the President, which then issues a proclamation declaring the special non-working day.
: It applies only to the City of Mati, Province of Davao Oriental.
: The Sambuokan Festival, which commemorates Mati's establishment as a municipality and eventual city status.
: Constituents are encouraged to participate in the festival activities and observe the special (non-working) day meaning work is suspended for the day.
: The proclamation was signed on September 27, 2023.