Purpose of the Declaration
- The special day coincides with the Foundation Day anniversary and the Kariyawan Festival celebrated by the Municipality of Monkayo.
- It aims to allow residents of Monkayo sufficient opportunity to take part in the festivities and official ceremonies.
Authority and Issuance
- The declaration is made under the authority of the President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III.
- It is formalized through a proclamation signed by the Executive Secretary, Paquito N. Ochoa Jr., acting on behalf of the President.
Legal Effect and Implementation
- As a special (non-working) day, employees in Monkayo are generally entitled to a day off, or if they work, additional pay in accordance with labor laws on special holidays.
- The proclamation is enforceable on the specified date only and applies solely within the municipal boundaries of Monkayo.
Formalities and Documentation
- The proclamation bears the official seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
- It includes formal attestations by the President and the Executive Secretary, executed in Manila on August 9, 2012.