Historical Foundation of the Municipality of Malvar
- The Municipality of Malvar was established by virtue of Executive Order No. 56.
- The founding date of Malvar is recognized as December 16, 1918.
Purpose and Rationale for the Declaration
- The special non-working day is intended to enable the residents of Malvar to fully participate in the founding anniversary celebrations.
- The observance encourages appropriate ceremonial activities to mark the historical significance of the municipality.
- Participation and celebrations must be conducted in accordance with the public health measures mandated by the national government.
Legal Authority and Issuance
- The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary, Lucas P. Bersamin, under the authority of the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
- The document is duly signed and sealed to formalize the declaration.
Geographic Scope and Applicability
- The special (non-working) day declaration applies solely within the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality of Malvar, Province of Batangas.
- This does not extend to other municipalities or provinces outside of Malvar unless separately declared.
Date and Formalization
- The proclamation was issued on December 1, 2022, in the City of Manila.
- The declared special (non-working) day is set for December 16, 2022, which falls on a Friday.