QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 590)
It declares Friday, 19 July 2024 as a special (non-working) day in the City of Digos, Province of Davao del Sur, meaning offices/work covered by the designation should be treated as non-working for that day, consistent with applicable rules on special days.
Because on 19 July 2024, Friday, Digos City will commemorate its creation as a municipality through the Padigosan Festival, and the public should have full opportunity to participate.
Friday, 19 July 2024.
Only in the City of Digos, Province of Davao del Sur.
It means the day is designated for public commemoration and is treated as non-working for the locality subject to the proclamation, subject to rules that may still require essential services to operate.
The proclamation states it is issued “by authority of the President,” with the Executive Secretary signing for the President.
They state the factual and policy reasons supporting the declaration, which can be used for interpretation of the proclamation’s intent and scope.
It is the event through which Digos City commemorates its creation as a municipality, providing the rationale for setting the date as a special non-working day.
It explicitly indicates that Lucas P. Bersamin signs “by authority of the President,” and the President’s name appears as the authorized authority behind the proclamation.
The reference to a numbered proclamation, the date and place of signing, the signatory’s signature block, and the mention of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines being affixed.
The proclamation sets the day as special non-working for the locality; generally, operations requiring regular work schedules may be expected to observe the non-working status, while essential services and work arrangements may follow existing exemptions and labor policies.
It marks the transition from the recitals (“whereas” clauses) to the operative portion where the declaration is made.
It was done in the City of Manila on 13 June 2024.
It states that the seal of the Republic of the Philippines was caused to be affixed in witness of the issuance.
Time is limited to Friday, 19 July 2024; place is limited to the City of Digos, Province of Davao del Sur.
Key questions include: (1) what date/day is declared, (2) what locality is covered, (3) who signed and with what authority, (4) the stated reason/purpose, and (5) whether any exceptions apply (e.g., essential services, lawful arrangements under labor and administrative rules).