Act No. 745

: The main purpose of Act No. 745 is to amend Act No. 345 by adding May 30 as Memorial Day to honor U.S. soldiers and sailors who sacrificed their lives for their country.
: Act No. 745 amends Act No. 345, which designates the days observed as public holidays in the Philippine Islands.
: The thirtieth day of May (May 30) was added as Memorial Day.
: Memorial Day is observed in honor of the soldiers and sailors of the United States who gave up their lives for their country.
: It is inserted in the third line of section one after the words "Holy Week" and before "Fourth of July." It is also inserted in the second section of the Act after "the twenty-second of February" and before "the fourth of July."
: Act No. 745 took effect on its passage, that is, May 13, 1903.
: The Act states that the public good requires its speedy enactment, hence the passage is expedited under section two of the Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission.
: The Philippine Commission enacted Act No. 745 by the authority of the United States.
: No, Act No. 745 only adds Memorial Day on May 30 to the list of public holidays; it does not remove or modify existing holidays.
: It signifies recognition and honor for the sacrifices of U.S. soldiers and sailors, reflecting the Philippines' status as a U.S. territory under American administration at the time.