Occasion and Significance
- The date coincides with the feast day of San Pablo's patron saint, St. Paul the First Hermit.
- It also marks the 416th founding anniversary of the San Pablo parish.
- The 17th Coconut Festival and Street Dancing Competition (Mardi Gras) were scheduled on the same day.
Purpose and Rationale
- The declaration aims to enable the people of San Pablo to fully celebrate and participate in the religious and cultural festivities.
- The Office of the Mayor requested the special day to be observed on January 13 instead of January 15, which was a Sunday, to facilitate the community's participation.
Legal Authority and Formalities
- The Executive Secretary, Paquito N. Ochoa Jr., issued the proclamation by authority of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
- The proclamation was signed and sealed in Manila on January 12, 2012.
- This official act carries the force of law within the jurisdiction of San Pablo City.