Occasion and Purpose of the Declaration
- The declaration commemorates the 18th anniversary of Antipolo’s cityhood.
- It aims to provide residents full opportunity to celebrate and participate in related ceremonies and activities.
Legal Authority and Issuance
- The proclamation was issued by the Executive Secretary, Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., under the authority of the President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III.
- It was officially signed and sealed in Manila on March 11, 2016.
Effect and Implementation
- Being a special (non-working) day, it generally implies work suspension for government employees and possibly private sector workers, subject to existing labor laws on holiday pay and compensation.
- The declaration does not necessarily impose a nationwide non-working day but is confined to the City of Antipolo.
No Mention of Penalties or Specific Procedures
- The proclamation does not specify penalties for non-compliance nor detailed procedural guidelines.
- Implementation relies on customary observance of special days under Philippine laws and regulations governing local holidays.