Occasion and Justification for the Declaration
- The declaration coincides with the 67th Founding Anniversary of the Municipality of Maramag, which is officially celebrated on 01 July 2023.
- Since 01 July 2023 falls on a Saturday (a non-working day for most workers), the special day is moved to Monday, 03 July 2023.
- This arrangement allows residents and local government employees to fully participate and enjoy the anniversary celebrations.
Authority and Legal Basis
- The declaration is made under the authority of the President of the Philippines, as executed by the Executive Secretary.
- It follows a formal request from the Office of the Mayor of Maramag seeking to observe the holiday on a weekday for convenience.
Formality and Implementation
- The proclamation is signed by Lucas P. Bersamin, Executive Secretary, acting by authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
- The official act is completed by affixing the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
- The proclamation was issued in Manila on 5 June 2023.
Scope and Effect
- The special non-working day is limited in scope to the Municipality of Maramag in Bukidnon only.
- Businesses, government offices, and schools in Maramag may observe this day as a non-working holiday to enable community participation.
Legal and Social Significance
- Grants residents the opportunity to celebrate and honor the municipality's founding anniversary formally.
- Reinforces local pride and community identity through recognized public observance.
- Supports administrative coordination by reallocating the holiday from a weekend to a weekday.