Law Summary
Purpose and Occasion
- The special day is in observance of the City of Iligan's annual city fiesta.
- The declaration aims to provide the residents adequate opportunity to partake in and celebrate the fiesta.
Legal Authority and Issuance
- The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary, Lucas P. Bersamin, under the authority granted by the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
- It carries the formal approval and official seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
Effectivity and Official Documentation
- The proclamation was signed and dated on September 18, 2023, in Manila.
- It establishes the special day in valid and official terms for employment and administrative purposes.
Implications for Work and Holiday Pay
- As a special (non-working) day, employees in Iligan may be entitled to holiday pay according to existing labor laws unless they work on that day, which may warrant additional compensation as per the Labor Code.
- Employers are to observe this declaration within the jurisdiction of the City of Iligan only.
Scope of Application
- The declaration is geographically limited to the City of Iligan and does not apply to other cities or provinces.
- Events and activities recognizing the special day are expected to take place within the city proper.