Purpose and reason for the declaration
- The proclamation recognizes the volcanic eruption of Mt. Pinatubo on 15 June 1991 and its massive destruction.
- The proclamation recognizes that the eruption adversely affected the Provinces of Zambales, Pampanga, Bataan, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija.
- The proclamation declares the holiday to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption.
- The proclamation is intended to honor the resilience of the people in the Province of Pampanga.
- The proclamation is issued to give the people of Pampanga full opportunity to participate in the occasion.
Coverage: place and affected community
- The proclamation covers the Province of Pampanga.
- The declared special day applies to Thursday, 15 June 2023.
- The proclamation’s non-working status is localized to Pampanga, for the date 15 June 2023.
Operative declaration: special non-working day
- Proclamation No. 234 declares Thursday, 15 June 2023 as a special (non-working) day.
- The proclamation’s effect is the non-working observance within Pampanga on 15 June 2023.
Effectivity and formalities
- The proclamation is done in the City of Manila on May 26, 2023.
- The proclamation bears the seal of the Republic of the Philippines and the signature of Lucas P. Bersamin, Executive Secretary.
- The proclamation authorizes the declaration under By authority of the President for 15 June 2023.