Purpose and basis for the special day
- The proclamation recognizes Tuesday, 19 June 2018 as the 157th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal.
- The proclamation ties the date to the culmination of the Buhayani Festival (Buhay ng Bayani, Buhay na Bayani).
- The proclamation states the festival is held to honor the life and works of Dr. Rizal and the life of everyday heroes.
- The proclamation determines it is fitting to give the people of Calamba, Laguna full opportunity to celebrate and participate in appropriate ceremonies aligned with Dr. Rizal’s ideals and teachings.
Geographic coverage
- The special non-working day applies in the City of Calamba, Laguna.
- The proclamation specifically targets Tuesday, 19 June 2018 for observance in Calamba.
Declaration of non-working day
- Proclamation No. 471 declares Tuesday, 19 June 2018 as a special (non-working) day in the City of Calamba, Laguna.