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.