PROCLAMATION NO. 1542

: Proclamation No. 1542 declares Wednesday, July 23, 2008, as a special (non-working) day in Batangas City in celebration of its Foundation Day anniversary.
: A special (non-working) day means that there is no work required for employees, and usually, no special pay is mandated, but employers may opt to pay employees as usual. The law recognizes the day for commemoration purposes.
: Because July 23, 2008, marked the Foundation Day anniversary of Batangas City, and it was considered fitting for the people to have an opportunity to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies.
: It is applicable only in Batangas City as the special non-working day declaration is limited to that locality.
: The President of the Philippines has the authority to declare special non-working days, often through the Executive Secretary who issues the proclamation by the President's authority.
: A special (non-working) day is a legal holiday where work is generally not required, but the payment of wages depends on the employer's discretion unless otherwise provided by law.
: The Executive Secretary officially issues and signs proclamations such as Proclamation No. 1542 on behalf of the President.
: Affixing the seal authenticates the document as an official and legally binding government proclamation.