Occasion for the Declaration
- The declaration coincides with the celebration of the Lubi-Lubi Festival, an event recognized as significant to the local community of Gingoog.
Purpose and Justification
- The declaration aims to allow the residents full opportunity to partake in and celebrate the festival.
- It ensures that appropriate ceremonies related to the Lubi-Lubi Festival can be properly observed without workday disruptions.
Authority and Effectivity
- The declaration is issued by the Executive Secretary, Lucas P. Bersamin, acting by authority of the President, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
- The declaration is formalized with the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines and is effective on the stated date.
Geographical Scope
- The special non-working day applies exclusively to the City of Gingoog in the Province of Misamis Oriental.
Legal Formalities
- The proclamation is signed and dated in Manila on May 5, 2023, indicating its official issuance and effect from that date onward.
Impact on Work and Employment
- As a special (non-working) day, employees in Gingoog may be entitled to specific labor rights and benefits under Philippine labor laws, such as premium pay, if they work on that day.
- Employers must observe the declaration in accordance with existing labor standards and regulations.