Occasion for the Declaration
- The special non-working day is declared to commemorate the 396th founding anniversary of the City of Valenzuela.
- The declaration aims to allow the people of Valenzuela to fully celebrate and participate in the anniversary through appropriate ceremonies.
Scope and Effect
- The declaration is limited geographically to the City of Valenzuela only.
- Being a special (non-working) day means that it is not a regular public holiday, but work is suspended in the city for the day.
Authority and Legal Basis
- The declaration was issued under the authority granted to the Executive Secretary by the President.
- The Proclamation No. 834 serves as an official instrument to effectuate the special non-working day status.
Formalities and Authentication
- The proclamation is signed by the Executive Secretary, Salvador C. Medialdea.
- The official seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to validate the document.
- The document was executed in the City of Manila on November 7, 2019.
Purpose and Policy
- The declaration reflects the government's support for local historical and cultural celebrations.
- It recognizes the importance of community participation in significant local events, fostering civic pride and unity.