Purpose and factual basis
- The proclamation ties the special day to the City of General Santos observance of its Inauguration Day.
- The proclamation also ties the special day to the celebration of the 19th Tuna Festival.
- The proclamation states that it is fitting and proper that the people of General Santos be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate through appropriate ceremonies.
Coverage and operative declaration
- The special (non-working) day applies within the City of General Santos.
- The special (non-working) day is specifically set for Tuesday, 05 September 2017.
- The proclamation declares the day as a special (non-working) day, making it a day for which work is not required in the covered city for that date.