Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1340)
Proclamation No. 1340 declares Saturday, 30 April 2022, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Dagupan, Province of Pangasinan.
The President of the Philippines, through the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare a special (non-working) day.
The declaration is to enable the people of the City of Dagupan to celebrate the Bangus Festival and to participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
The City of Dagupan in the Province of Pangasinan is affected by the declared special non-working day.
Saturday, 30 April 2022.
The Office of the Mayor of the City of Dagupan requested the declaration.
A Presidential Proclamation is used to declare special (non-working) days.
Yes, the celebration is subject to public health measures of the national government.
Salvador C. Medialdea, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation by the authority of the President.
It allows the people to celebrate significant local events with appropriate ceremonies without the obligation to work, while still respecting public health protocols.