QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 932)
The proclamation follows the President’s authority to issue proclamations under the Constitution and the proper exercise of executive power; notably, in Proclamation No. 932, the authority is reflected by the designation that it is issued “by authority of Her Excellency, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo,” and signed for the President by the Executive Secretary.
It declares Tuesday, December 13, 2005, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of General Trias, Province of Cavite.
The proclamation states that December 13, 2005 marks the 257th Foundation Day anniversary of the Municipality of General Trias, and that it is fitting to give residents full opportunity to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies.
It expressly declares the date as a “special (non-working) day,” indicating that work should not be scheduled/required for that day within the covered locality, consistent with the proclamation.
The title indicates it is “October 13, 2005” (proclamation date), and the text states it was “DONE in the City of Manila, this 13th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Five.”
The “WHEREAS” clauses provide the factual and policy justification for the proclamation—here, the municipal foundation anniversary and the intent to allow proper local celebration—supporting the exercise of executive power.
Eduardo R. Ermita signed as Executive Secretary (by authority of the President). It also shows Joaquín C. Lagonera as Senior Deputy Executive Secretary by the Executive Secretary.
It limits application to the Municipality of General Trias, Cavite. Practically, non-working status applies within that locality, affecting scheduling and operations there (e.g., offices, schools, businesses operating within the municipality).
The text calls it a “special (non-working) day,” not a regular holiday; therefore, it is categorized by the proclamation itself as special, not regular.
It provides the Official Gazette publication details, useful for citation and proof of the instrument’s official status and text as published.
Students should infer compliance with formal requisites in executive issuances: proper authority, formal signing, dated issuance, and affixation of the official seal—elements that support authenticity and enforceability.
Proclamation No. 932 itself, as officially issued and published, would be the controlling authority for determining that December 13, 2005 is a special (non-working) day in that municipality.