Context and Basis for the Declaration
- The City of Tarlac commemorates its Charter Anniversary on April 19 annually.
- The City Mayor of Tarlac requested the special non-working day to fall on April 20, 2018 (Friday), instead of April 19, 2018 (Thursday), to facilitate broader participation in the festivities.
- This adjustment was considered proper to ensure full opportunity for celebration and appropriate ceremonies.
Authority and Issuance of the Declaration
- The proclamation was issued by the Executive Secretary, Salvador C. Medialdea, under the authority delegated by the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
- The formal act includes the affixing of the Seal of the Republic of the Philippines and was executed in Manila on March 27, 2018.
Scope and Legal Effect
- The special (non-working) day declaration applies exclusively within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Tarlac.
- Workers and employees in Tarlac City are granted a non-working day status on April 20, 2018.
- Generally, a non-working day means that compensation rules under Philippine labor laws regarding special holidays apply, typically requiring premium pay for those who work on this day.
Purpose and Intended Impact
- The declaration aims to enhance community participation and ensure orderly observance of the city’s milestone.
- It is intended to allow residents to engage fully in the celebratory events without work-related constraints.
Formalities and Validity
- The proclamation includes all formalities that validate it as a legally binding public declaration.
- It reflects a local government unit’s recognized authority to have certain days declared special non-working days for local observance.
Summary
- This law constitutes an administrative proclamation setting April 20, 2018 as a special non-working day in Tarlac City.
- It facilitates local cultural and commemorative activities linked to the city’s anniversary.
- It is an exercise of executive authority to modify work schedules in respect of special local occasions.