Occasion and Significance
- The special day marks the 66th founding anniversary of Zamboanga del Sur.
- The declaration aims to provide the residents the opportunity to participate in appropriate ceremonies commemorating this occasion.
Authority and Legal Basis
- The declaration was made under the authority of the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
- The proclamation was signed by Salvador C. Medialdea, the Executive Secretary, who acts on behalf of the President.
Official Effectivity and Location
- The proclamation was issued in the City of Manila on 10 September 2018.
- The declared special (non-working) day applies only to the Province of Zamboanga del Sur, not nationwide.
Purpose of the Declaration
- To recognize and honor the historical foundation of the province.
- To enable community engagement and collective celebration through non-working status.
Legal Formalities
- The proclamation includes a formal signature and the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
- This formal process authenticates the declaration as an official act of the Executive Branch.