QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 1120)
It is an executive issuance (a presidential proclamation/measure issued by authority of the President) that designates a specific date as a special (non-working) day in a particular province to allow observance of a religious/cultural event, thereby affecting work schedules and related compliance for that locality.
Friday, September 8, 2006.
The proclamation cited Pope Pius XII’s approval in 1956 of the canonical coronation of the Virgen de los Remedios in Pampanga and that Sept. 8, 2006 marked the 50th anniversary of that canonical coronation.
The province of Pampanga.
It makes the designated date a legally recognized non-working day for the covered locality; employers generally must comply with applicable labor and holiday rules regarding work scheduling, absence, and pay/compensation depending on the circumstances and existing labor standards.
It states that the Executive Secretary set his hand and caused the seal of the Republic to be affixed, and it includes the signature and the lines reflecting authority and designation (Executive Secretary and Senior Deputy Executive Secretary).
They document the completion of the issuance—showing the act of signing/affixing the seal—and record where and when it was done (city and date).
The reference indicates it appears in 102 OG No. 41, 6806, dated October 9, 2006.
Because the proclamation asserts it is ‘fitting and proper’ to give the people the opportunity to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies, reflecting governmental recognition of significant local religious events as grounds for local observance through non-working designation.
It implies a distinct classification intended to temporarily suspend normal work in the covered locality for a specific event, rather than designating it as a standard, nationwide public holiday.
Only in one province—because it explicitly states “in the Province of Pampanga.” It is not phrased as nationwide.
Joaquin C. Lagonera is shown with the notation “By the Executive Secretary,” indicating ministerial/administrative attestation supporting the issuance.