PROCLAMATION NO. 549

: Proclamation No. 549 declares February 22, 2013, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of San Pedro, Province of Laguna, in celebration of its town fiesta and the weeklong Sampaguita Festival.
: The President of the Philippines, or an authorized representative such as the Executive Secretary, has the authority to declare a special (non-working) day.
: The Municipality commemorates its town fiesta in honor of its patron saint, St. Peter, the Apostle, together with the Sampaguita Festival.
: It mandates that February 22, 2013, is observed as a non-working day in the municipality, allowing residents to participate in celebrations and ceremonies without work obligations.
: Paquito N. Ochoa Jr., Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation by the authority of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
: Employees are not required to work on that date, and if they do, they may be entitled to additional compensation or benefits as provided under Philippine labor laws concerning special non-working days.
: No, the declaration applies specifically to the Municipality of San Pedro, Province of Laguna only.
: To give the people full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the events with proper ceremonies and community involvement.
: The Executive Secretary signs proclamations by authority and on behalf of the President of the Philippines.
: The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to the proclamation as an official authentication.