Purpose and Rationale
- The special day commemorates the founding anniversary of the Province of Bulacan.
- The law aims to provide the residents with the full opportunity to participate and celebrate the occasion through appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Legal Authority and Issuance
- The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary, Salvador C. Medialdea, under the authority delegated by the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
- The formal process includes affixing the seal of the Republic of the Philippines and signing by the Executive Secretary, documenting the official status and effectivity of the special day.
Effect and Implications
- As a special (non-working) day, employees in the Province of Bulacan are generally entitled to a day off with pay, subject to existing labor laws governing special holidays.
- Business and government operations within Bulacan may observe suspension or modified hours of work in accordance with this proclamation.
Procedural Details
- The date for the special day is specifically stated as Wednesday, August 15, 2018.
- The proclamation was executed in the City of Manila on July 31, 2018.
Signatories and Authentication
- The proclamation bears the signature of the Executive Secretary, confirming the issuance by the proper governmental authority.
- It also includes the official seal, underscoring its authenticity and government sanctioning.