PROCLAMATION NO. 560

: The authority to declare a special (non-working) day is vested in the President of the Philippines, exercised through the Executive Secretary.
: It was declared a special (non-working) day to allow the people of the Province of Bulacan to celebrate the birth anniversary of Francisco Balagtas with appropriate ceremonies.
: A special (non-working) day generally means that work is suspended for that day, but without the automatic entitlement to a double pay unless specified by law, allowing people to participate in observances or celebrations.
: The proclamation was signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III and Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr.
: Francisco Balagtas is recognized as a prominent Filipino poet and orator, and his birth anniversary is commemorated to honor his contributions to Philippine literature and culture.
: The proclamation was signed and sealed officially in the City of Manila on March 13, 2013, which formalizes and gives effect to the declaration.
: The proclamation is specific to the Province of Bulacan, meaning it applies only within that geographic area.
: The special (non-working) day was to be observed on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.