Purpose and Occasion
- The special day marks the celebration of the 64th anniversary of Araw ng Ipil.
- It aims to give the people of the municipality a formal opportunity to participate in and celebrate the historic and cultural event.
Authority and Issuance
- The declaration is made by the Executive Secretary, Paquito N. Ochoa Jr., under the authority delegated by the President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III.
- The issuance is formalized with the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines and is dated 25 June 2013, in Manila.
Legal Effects and Observance
- As a special (non-working) day, employees in the Municipality of Ipil are generally entitled to a non-working day status, subject to relevant labor laws on rest days and special holidays.
- Appropriate ceremonies and activities are encouraged to commemorate the historical significance of Araw ng Ipil.
Scope and Limitation
- The proclamation specifically applies only within the geographic jurisdiction of the Municipality of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.
- It does not affect other areas outside this municipality, which shall remain under regular working day status unless separately declared otherwise.