Law Summary
Occasion for the Declaration
- The declaration is made in recognition of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, an important religious event celebrated on the same date.
- The Feast holds significant cultural and religious importance for the residents of the City of Manila.
Purpose of the Declaration
- To provide the people of Manila with the full opportunity to participate in and celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
- To allow the holding of appropriate ceremonies without the usual constraints of work obligations.
Authority and Issuance
- The proclamation is issued by Lucas P. Bersamin, the Executive Secretary, acting under the authority of the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
- It carries the official seal of the Republic of the Philippines, indicating its formal and legal status.
Legal Effect
- The special (non-working) status means that employees in the City of Manila are generally entitled to a day off with pay as provided under labor laws for special holidays.
- Employers and other entities must recognize this day in compliance with the proclamation.
Date and Formalization
- The declaration was made on 6 January 2023, effectively taking place on 9 January 2023.
- The document is signed and sealed in the City of Manila, affirming its binding effect in the specified jurisdiction.