Title
Special Non-Working Day in Cebu on Dec 4, 2020
Law
Proclamation No. 1056
Decision Date
Dec 1, 2020
On December 1, 2020, Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea, by authority of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, declared December 4, 2020, a special non-working day in Cebu Province and its highly urbanized cities to commemorate the 104th birth anniversary of Governor Sergio Osmeña Jr.
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Purpose and Commemoration

  • The declaration commemorates the 104th birth anniversary of Governor Sergio Osmeña Jr.
  • It honors his contributions as Governor of Cebu, Mayor of Cebu City, and as a Senator of the Philippines.

Historical Contributions of Governor Sergio Osmeña Jr.

  • Served as Governor of Cebu from 1951 to 1959, overseeing the province inclusive of Cebu City, Mandaue, and Lapu-Lapu during that time.
  • Served as Mayor of Cebu City from 1959 to 1963.
  • Elected Senator from 1965 to 1971.

Reasoning and Considerations for the Declaration

  • The declaration is intended to provide the local inhabitants the opportunity to actively participate in ceremonies and celebrations of the said commemoration.
  • It considers health protocols such as community quarantine, social distancing, and other public health measures, ensuring public safety amid prevailing conditions.

Authority and Legal Effect

  • Proclamation No. 1056 amends the prior Proclamation No. 1053 dated November 18, 2020.
  • The authority to declare this special non-working day is exercised by the Executive Secretary by virtue of the President's authority.
  • The proclamation is officially signed and sealed by the Executive Secretary, acting under the President's mandate.

Scope and Implementation

  • The special non-working day affects government offices and possibly private institutions within the specified province and cities.
  • It is expected that appropriate ceremonies will be observed subject to restrictions imposed by public health protocols.

Administrative Formalities

  • The proclamation was issued and signed in Manila on December 1, 2020.
  • The official act is documented with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines affixed, ensuring its authenticity and formal effect.

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