Challenges Identified in Current Practice
- Many requests for proclamations are submitted just days before the target date, causing processing inefficiencies.
- Requests are sometimes submitted to incorrect offices, resulting in delays.
- There is a recognized need to tighten and clarify rules for proclamation filings to improve efficiency.
Filing and Deadline Requirements
- All requests for Presidential Proclamations declaring special non-working days or holidays must be filed with the Office of the President at least 30 days before the intended date.
- Requests filed after the 30-day period may be ignored without action or denied at the President's discretion.
Designated Offices for Filing and Processing
- Requests must be submitted either to the Office of the President or to the Office of the Executive Secretary.
- The Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs will serve as the central secretariat responsible for processing these requests.
Repeal of Previous Rules
- Memorandum Order No. 292 (1995) is expressly repealed.
- Any other inconsistent circulars, rules, or regulations are repealed or modified to conform with the provisions of this Order.
Severability Provision
- Should any provision of this Order be declared invalid or unconstitutional, all remaining provisions will remain valid and effective.
Effectivity
- The Order takes effect immediately upon its signing in Manila on February 27, 2024.
- The issuance is officially promulgated by the Executive Secretary under the authority of the President.