Occasion for the Declaration
- The special day marks the celebration of the 3rd Melting Pot Festival in the City of Tarlac.
- The festival's theme is "Sigla sa Pagkakaisa," emphasizing unity and enthusiasm.
Purpose and Rationale
- The declaration aims to provide the residents of Tarlac the opportunity to fully participate in the festival.
- It acknowledges the importance of the occasion through appropriate ceremonies.
Legal Authority
- The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary, Paquito N. Ochoa Jr., under the authority of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
- The document bears the official seal and legal execution in Manila on 13 January 2014.
Impact of the Declaration
- Being a special (non-working) day, work activities and business operations in the City of Tarlac are generally suspended.
- Workers are entitled to benefits and considerations applicable under Philippine labor laws for special non-working days during such occasions.
- The declaration is limited in scope geographically and temporally to the City of Tarlac on the specified date.