Authority and issuance mechanics
- The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary acting by authority of the President.
- The proclamation is made effective through the official declaration that Friday, 22 November 2019 is special and non-working in Benguet.
- The proclamation is executed with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines affixed.
Purpose and reason for the special day
- The proclamation enables the people of the Province of Benguet to participate in the celebration of 119th Founding Anniversary on 23 November 2019.
- The proclamation is issued because 23 November 2019 falls on a Saturday, and the Office of the Governor requested Friday, 22 November 2019 be declared a special (non-working) day in lieu of 23 November 2019.
- The proclamation is framed as providing full opportunity for participation through appropriate ceremonies on the designated non-working day.
Coverage: where it applies
- The non-working day applies within the Province of Benguet.
- The proclaimed date is Friday, 22 November 2019.
- The proclamation is tied to the Benguet founding anniversary observance for 2019.
Operation of the non-working day
- Friday, 22 November 2019 is declared a special (non-working) day in Benguet.
- The proclamation establishes the substitution date for observance because the regular anniversary date (23 November 2019) falls on a Saturday.
- The proclamation directs recognition of the declared non-working status for the stated province on the stated date.