Occasion and Context
- The Municipality of Isulan celebrates its 58th Foundation Day.
- The municipality also commemorates the 4th Hamungaya Festival on 30 August 2015.
- The original celebration date, 30 August 2015, falls on a Sunday.
Purpose of the Declaration
- To enable residents of Isulan to fully participate in the Foundation Day and Hamungaya Festival.
- The non-working day is moved from Sunday, the actual date, to Friday, 28 August 2015.
Authority and Issuance
- The declaration is made by the Executive Secretary, Paquito N. Ochoa Jr.
- It is done under the authority of the President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III.
- The proclamation is formalized with the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
Legal and Administrative Implications
- The day is recognized as a special (non-working) day, meaning that businesses and government offices in Isulan may close.
- Employees are generally entitled to compensation guidelines under Philippine labor law for special non-working days.
- The declaration only affects the Municipality of Isulan and does not extend to other areas.
Formalities and Documentation
- The proclamation is dated 23 July 2015 and signed by the Executive Secretary.
- It is published and recorded in Official Gazette No. 36, page 5243, dated 7 September 2015.