QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 1679)
The text is Proclamation No. 1679, which declares Monday, December 8, 2008, as a special (non-working) day in the Province of Batangas.
The proclamation declares Monday, December 8, 2008. It cites that this date marks the 427th Foundation Day anniversary of the Province of Batangas.
The proclamation states that it is fitting and proper to give the people of Batangas full opportunity to celebrate the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
It implies that the day is treated as a non-working day in Batangas, affecting regular work schedules and allowing observance of the local celebration, subject to applicable labor and civil service rules on holidays/non-working days.
It applies only to the Province of Batangas, as explicitly stated in the title and the body of the proclamation.
It is dated November 26, 2008, and signed in the City of Manila.
Joaquin C. Lagonera, Senior Deputy Executive Secretary, is mentioned under 'By the Executive Secretary.'
It indicates that the proclamation was published in the Official Gazette (OG), specifically in Volume 105, No. 4, page 398, dated January 26, 2009.
It indicates the formal act of signing and affixing the seal of the Republic of the Philippines, reflecting official issuance and authentication of the proclamation.
It states that the Executive Secretary acted 'by authority of the President,' showing that the President’s authority is delegated or represented through the Executive Secretary.
Key questions include whether the day is treated like a regular holiday or a special non-working day for wage and overtime computation, who is covered, and how exemptions/required services are handled under applicable labor laws and administrative issuances.
They provide context and stated reasons for issuance, which may guide interpretation of intent and scope when questions arise about purpose, coverage, and limitations.
Date is in the main declaration ('Monday, December 8, 2008'); locality is in 'in the Province of Batangas'; reason is in the 'WHEREAS' clauses citing the 427th Foundation Day anniversary and the need to allow public celebration.