Title
Supreme Court
Special Non-Working Day in Gen. Santos City
Law
Proclamation No. 1188
Decision Date
Jul 9, 2021
Proclamation No. 1188 declares July 22, 2021, as a special non-working day in the City of General Santos to celebrate the Indigenous Peoples 6th Blaan Day, with emphasis on adhering to community quarantine and public health measures.

Law Summary

Occasion for Declaration

  • The declaration commemorates the Indigenous Peoples 6th Blaan Day celebrated on 22 July 2021.
  • This day honors the indigenous Blaan community's cultural heritage and traditions, marking their significant presence in the city.

Purpose and Intent

  • The declaration ensures that the people of General Santos City have the opportunity to properly celebrate and participate in the Blaan Day events.
  • It seeks to promote cultural awareness and appreciation for the indigenous peoples' contributions.

Conditions for Observance

  • The celebration and any gatherings must adhere to prevailing community quarantine protocols.
  • Compliance with public health measures such as social distancing and other related safety guidelines is mandatory to safeguard public health amid the ongoing pandemic.

Legal Authority and Implementation

  • The declaration was issued by the Executive Secretary, Salvador C. Medialdea, under the authority delegated by the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
  • It demonstrates the exercise of the President’s prerogative to designate special (non-working) days for recognized cultural or historical occasions.

Formalities and Effectivity

  • The proclamation was signed in the City of Manila on 9 July 2021.
  • The official seal of the Republic of the Philippines was affixed to give the declaration legal effect.
  • Being a special (non-working) day, employees in the City of General Santos may typically be entitled to special non-working day benefits under Philippine labor laws, subject to compliance with governing labor regulations.

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