Declaration of Samar Day as Special Non-Working Day

Declaration of Samar Day as Special Non-Working Day

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Title Supreme Court: Declaration of Samar Day as Special Non-Working Day

Law: Proclamation No. 1566

Decision Date: Jul 30, 2008

A proclamation is issued declaring August 11, 2008, as a special non-working day in the Province of Samar to commemorate its independence and allow for the celebration of Samar Day.

independence commemoration

Occasion and declared reason

The proclamation recognizes that Samar Day commemorates August 11, 1841, when Spain declared Samar a province independent of Leyte and Cebu.
The proclamation notes that Monday, August 11, 2008 marks the 12th Samar Day anniversary of the Province of Samar.
The proclamation determines that the public in Samar must be given full opportunity to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies.

Who is covered and where it applies

The special (non-working) day applies in the Province of Samar.
The proclaimed non-working day is for Monday, August 11, 2008.

What the law requires on the date

Proclamation No. 1566 declares Monday, August 11, 2008 as a special (non-working) day in the Province of Samar.

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