Law Summary
Objective and Purpose
- The special day was intended to enable full participation of the residents of Panabo City in the local celebrations and activities commemorating the city’s founding.
- This promotes community spirit and local identity by ensuring people are free from work obligations.
Legal Authority and Issuance
- The declaration was issued by the Executive Secretary, Paquito N. Ochoa Jr., under the authority granted by the President of the Philippines.
- It bears the official seal of the Republic of the Philippines, demonstrating its formal and binding legal status.
Effectivity and Geographic Scope
- The special non-working day was effective specifically on Thursday, March 31, 2011.
- The non-working status applied solely within the territorial jurisdiction of Panabo City and did not extend to other areas.
Procedural Formalities
- The proclamation was signed by the Executive Secretary and Senior Deputy Executive Secretary in Manila on March 8, 2011.
- The official issuance followed the standard legal protocol for presidential proclamations and executive declarations concerning non-working days.
Legal Implications
- Employees in Panabo City were granted a holiday status on March 31, 2011, which generally entails entitlements under Philippine labor laws for special non-working days.
- Private and public employers were expected to comply with the work suspension directive for that specific date within Panabo City.
Limitations and Specificity
- The non-working day was specific to the occasion of the 10th anniversary celebration and not a recurring holiday.
- No penalties or sanctions were expressly mentioned in the proclamation for non-compliance, but adherence is presumed mandatory.