Basis for the Declaration
- The Municipality of Alicia was established through Executive Order No. 268.
- The creation date of the Municipality is 28 September 1949.
- The non-working day coincides with the celebration of Alicia's Founding Anniversary.
Purpose and Justification
- The declaration aims to enable the local community to fully participate in the anniversary celebration.
- It acknowledges the importance of the founding anniversary as a significant event for the Municipality.
Authority and Official Signing
- The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President of the Philippines.
- The Executive Secretary who signed is Lucas P. Bersamin.
- The President referenced is Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
- The proclamation was signed in Manila on 15 September 2023.
Legal Effects
- Being a special (non-working) day, work is generally suspended in Alicia on the declared date.
- This suspension applies to government employees and likely extends to private sector employees in the area, pursuant to general government practice on special non-working days.
Formality and Authentication
- The proclamation includes the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
- The document bears the official signature of the Executive Secretary acting under presidential authority.