Historical and Commemorative Basis
- The declaration marks the 32nd anniversary of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption that occurred on June 15, 1991.
- Mt. Pinatubo's eruption is noted as the second-largest volcanic eruption in the 20th century.
- The eruption caused massive destruction affecting multiple provinces including Pampanga, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija.
Purpose of the Declaration
- To commemorate the resilience of the people of the Province of Pampanga who were among those affected by the eruption.
- To provide the residents of Pampanga with the full opportunity to participate in the commemorative activities of that historical event.
Procedural Authority and Effectivity
- The proclamation was issued by the Executive Secretary, Lucas P. Bersamin, under the authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
- The official document was signed and sealed in Manila on May 26, 2023.
- The special day declaration applies only to the Province of Pampanga, restricting its jurisdictional effect.
Legal and Social Implications
- As a special (non-working) day, employees in Pampanga are generally entitled to a day off with pay unless work is required, following Philippine labor laws on special holidays.
- The declaration fosters community solidarity and remembrance of significant historical events impacting local and national history.
- It also supports governmental recognition of local history and disaster resilience efforts.