Purpose and Occasion
- The declaration commemorates the 60th Foundation Day of the Municipality of Maramag.
- It aims to allow the local populace to celebrate and participate in the foundation day activities through appropriate ceremonies.
Authority and Effectivity
- Signed by the Executive Secretary, Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., under the authority of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
- The proclamation was issued in Manila on May 25, 2016.
- The special non-working status applies only within the Municipality of Maramag and is limited to the date specified.
Legal and Administrative Implications
- As a special (non-working) day, government offices and certain private businesses in Maramag may observe a suspension of work.
- Employees generally are entitled to holiday pay or appropriate compensation according to labor laws applicable to special non-working days.
- The declaration facilitates community participation in cultural and ceremonial events marking the foundation day.
Scope and Limitations
- The proclamation does not apply nationwide but is restricted geographically to the Municipality of Maramag.
- The non-working day designation is temporary, covering only the single day of July 1, 2016.
Procedural Aspects
- The proclamation is formalized by issuance of an official document bearing the signatures and seal of the Republic.
- The Executive Secretary executes the declaration on behalf of the President, demonstrating the hierarchical administrative process.
Summary of Key Legal Concepts
- Special (non-working) day: A day designated by government proclamation that allows for a suspension of work but differs from regular holidays in terms of pay rules.
- Foundation Day: A commemorative date celebrating the establishment and development history of a local government unit.
- Proclamation Authority: The power vested in the President, exercised through the Executive Secretary, to designate official special/non-working days for specific localities or occasions.