Legal basis and authority
- The Executive Secretary issues the proclamation by authority of the President, acting through the President’s delegated authority.
- The declaration is made through the proclamation’s formal presidential authority signatory: LUCAS P. BERSAMIN, Executive Secretary.
Policy and purpose
- The proclamation states that it is fitting and proper to give the people of Carmen, Surigao del Sur full opportunity to participate in the celebration of the municipality’s Founding Anniversary.
- The proclamation is anchored on the celebration occurring on 17 November 2023 within the municipality.
Geographic coverage and scope
- The special (non-working) day applies only in the Municipality of Carmen, Province of Surigao del Sur.
- The special (non-working) day covers Friday, 17 November 2023.
Effect of the declaration
- Friday, 17 November 2023 is declared a special (non-working) day for the Municipality of Carmen.
- The declaration is intended to enable public participation in the Founding Anniversary celebration within the municipality.
Implementation and transitory rules
- The proclamation contains no separate implementation procedures, filing requirements, or administrative steps beyond the declaration of 17 November 2023 as a special (non-working) day.
- There is no additional transitory clause on how the special day is treated beyond the declared non-working status.
Final execution and formalities
- The proclamation is executed in Manila on September 15, 2023, with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines affixed.
- The proclamation bears the signature of LUCAS P. BERSAMIN, Executive Secretary, under By authority of the President.