Special Non-Working Day in Batangas City

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PROCLAMATION NO. 436: Special Non-Working Day in Batangas City

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Special Non-Working Day in Batangas City

Law: Proclamation No. 436

Decision Date: Jan 4, 2024

Proclamation No. 436 declares January 16, 2024, as a special non-working day in the City of Batangas to celebrate the city fiesta, allowing residents to participate in cultural activities and employers to grant their employees a day off.

Law Summary

Purpose and Significance

The declaration recognizes the celebration of the City of Batangas' city fiesta occurring on the said date.
The city fiesta is a cultural event where residents commemorate their heritage and foster a shared identity as Batangueños.
The declaration allows residents full opportunity to participate in the festivities and cultural activities.

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 date of effectivity is the 4th day of January 2024, the date when the proclamation was signed and sealed.

Effect on Employment and Work

Declaring the day as special (non-working) means that employees in the City of Batangas are entitled to a day off with pay, subject to relevant labor laws governing special non-working days.
Businesses and offices within the jurisdiction are expected to observe this special holiday, allowing workers to participate in the city fiesta.

Formalities and Documentation

The proclamation is formally executed with the signature of the Executive Secretary and the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
This formal declaration ensures compliance and recognition by all relevant government agencies and the public.

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