Occasion for the Declaration
- The declaration coincides with the celebration of the Pasayaw Festival in the City of Canlaon.
- The festival is a significant cultural event for the local community.
Purpose and Rationale
- The declaration aims to give the people of the City of Canlaon full opportunity to participate and celebrate the Pasayaw Festival.
- It recognizes the importance of appropriate ceremonies in honoring local traditions.
Authority and Issuance
- The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary, Salvador C. Medialdea.
- This is done by authority of the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
- The proclamation is officially signed and sealed in the City of Manila on 12 March 2019.
Scope and Effect
- The declaration is limited geographically to the City of Canlaon, Negros Oriental.
- It designates the day as a special (non-working) day, meaning government offices and possibly private sector may observe non-working status.
Legal and Administrative Implications
- The proclamation uses formal mechanisms to affect local working conditions for the specified locality and date.
- It serves as a legal basis for employers and employees to recognize the day as non-working for the purpose of the festival celebration.