Traditional Town Fiesta Celebration
- The special non-working day declaration was in recognition of the town fiesta traditionally celebrated by the people of Ibaan on December 30.
- This provided residents ample opportunity to participate in fiesta ceremonies and activities.
Regular Holiday and Its Exception for 2010
- December 30 is traditionally a regular holiday commemorating the death anniversary of the national hero Dr. Jose Rizal.
- However, Proclamation 1841, s. 2009, had moved the official commemoration of Rizal's death anniversary in 2010 from December 30 to December 27.
- As a consequence, December 30, 2010, became a working holiday in general.
Rationale for the Proclamation
- The adjustment of the regular holiday date allowed the Municipality of Ibaan to observe their town fiesta as a special non-working day despite the national working holiday status.
- This policy respects local customs and provides flexibility to localities.
Legal Authority and Effectivity
- The proclamation was signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., under the authority of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
- The declaration took effect on December 30, 2010.
Scope of Application
- The special (non-working) day status applies exclusively to the Municipality of Ibaan in Batangas province.
- It does not extend to other municipalities or provinces.
Key Legal Implications
- Employees and workers working on this special non-working day in Ibaan may be entitled to additional compensation as per the Philippine labor laws governing special holidays.
- Employers in Ibaan are obliged to observe this non-working day.
- The declaration respects and formalizes local cultural and traditional events without affecting national holiday observance elsewhere.