Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 183)
The proclamation is PROCLAMATION NO. 183 dated March 10, 2023.
The authority is exercised by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President of the Philippines.
The special (non-working) day is declared on Tuesday, 02 May 2023.
It is declared for the celebration of the Sublian Festival in the Municipality of Bauan, Province of Batangas.
The purpose is to allow the people of the Municipality of Bauan to have full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
A "special (non-working) day" means a day declared by the government where work is generally suspended to allow for observance of a certain occasion or event, in this case, a festival.
The proclamation was signed and the seal affixed by Lucas P. Bersamin, the Executive Secretary.
The legal effect is the suspension of work and the giving of opportunity for the local community to participate in cultural or significant events, often without loss of pay depending on the labor laws applicable.
This proclamation is only applicable to the Municipality of Bauan, Province of Batangas.