Title
Special Non-Working Day in Gen. Santos City
Law
Proclamation No. 503
Decision Date
Mar 19, 2024
Proclamation No. 503 declares June 15, 2018, as a special non-working day in General Santos City to allow the people to celebrate its 50th Charter Anniversary.
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Occasion for Declaration

  • The declaration commemorates the 50th Charter Anniversary of the City of General Santos.
  • It acknowledges the significance of this milestone for the city and its residents.

Purpose and Impact

  • The proclamation aims to provide the residents of General Santos City with the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the anniversary through appropriate ceremonies and activities.
  • Being a special non-working day means that work is suspended but it is not classified as a regular holiday; thus, the legal implications on pay and work hours differ from a regular holiday.

Legal Authority and Effectivity

  • The proclamation was signed and sealed on 24 May 2018, in Manila.
  • It was issued under the authority of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and promulgated by Acting Executive Secretary Michael P. Ong.
  • The proclamation applies solely within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of General Santos.

Formalities

  • The document is formally attested by the Acting Executive Secretary with the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
  • The proclamation is dated and includes a clear statement of the occasion and the authority under which it was issued.

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