Law Summary
Occasion for Declaration
- The declaration coincides with the 74th Founding Anniversary of the City of Cabanatuan.
- The day is set aside to allow the people of Cabanatuan to participate in and enjoy the anniversary celebrations.
Authority and Issuance
- The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary, Lucas P. Bersamin, under the authority of the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
- The legal and formal nature of the proclamation is established through the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
Geographic Scope
- The special (non-working) day applies only within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Cabanatuan, Province of Nueva Ecija.
Legal Effect and Implementation
- As a special (non-working) day, it generally means that work shall not be performed on this date, and remunerations are governed by prevailing labor laws concerning non-working holidays.
- Government offices and private establishments in the City of Cabanatuan may observe this day accordingly.
Formalization and Documentation
- The proclamation document is dated December 6, 2023, in the City of Manila.
- It reflects compliance with the formal requirements for issuing special day proclamations in the Philippines.