Law Summary
Legal Authority and Issuance
- The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary, Lucas P. Bersamin, under the authority delegated by the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
- The declaration is formalized by the affixation of the official seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
Purpose and Significance
- The occasion marks the Sublian Festival, a local cultural event significant to the Municipality of Bauan.
- It is deemed appropriate and fitting to grant the residents the chance to observe and partake in the festival’s ceremonies without work obligations.
Scope and Geographic Coverage
- The special non-working day applies exclusively to the Municipality of Bauan, located in the Province of Batangas.
- No mention is made of extending the non-working status beyond this locality and date.
Legal Effect and Implementation
- The non-working day status implies that employees in both government and private sectors within the Municipality of Bauan may be excused from work.
- Applicable rules on pay and compensations for special non-working days would follow existing labor laws and regulations.
Formalization and Validity
- The proclamation is formally dated 10 March 2023 and issued from the City of Manila.
- It carries the full legal effect as a presidential proclamation made through the authorized Executive Secretary.