Law Summary
Reason for Declaration
- The occasion being commemorated is the 10th anniversary of the Cityhood of San Pablo, Province of Laguna.
- The government recognizes the importance of allowing the local community to fully participate in the celebration.
Authority and Issuance
- The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary, Lucas P. Bersamin, acting by the authority of the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
- It is an official executive issuance, evidenced by the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
Legal and Administrative Effects
- Declaring the day as a special (non-working) day means that work shall be suspended on that day within the specified locality.
- Employees in the City of San Pedro are entitled to special holiday benefits according to Philippine labor law provisions, typically entitling them to receive compensation without work or equivalent pay if they work on that day.
Geographical Scope
- The declaration is limited strictly to the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna, and does not apply to other localities or provinces.
Date and Execution
- The proclamation was signed on 4 December 2023, in Manila.
- This official action is a part of government efforts to celebrate historical and civic milestones within specific communities.