Title
National Mourning for Yabing Masalon Dulo
Law
Proclamation No. 1101
Decision Date
Feb 10, 2021
Rodrigo Roa Duterte declares February 10, 2021, a Day of National Mourning in honor of Yabing Masalon Dulo, a revered Manlilikha ng Bayan from the Blaan community, recognizing her significant contributions to the preservation of Blaan cultural heritage.
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Q&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1101)

Proclamation No. 1101 declares February 10, 2021, as a Day of National Mourning in the Philippines to honor the passing of Manlilikha ng Bayan Yabing Masalon Dulo.

Yabing Masalon Dulo was a member of the Blaan community in Polomolok, South Cotabato, recognized as Manlilikha ng Bayan for her commitment to safeguarding and promoting the Blaan Mabal Tabih (ikat weaving) tradition.

Section 27(k), Chapter 1, Rule 3 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 8491 (Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines) mandates flying the flag at half-mast as a sign of mourning on the day of interment of recipients of national orders and decorations.

She was recognized for preserving the Blaan cultural and artistic heritage, specifically the Blaan Mabal Tabih (ikat weaving) tradition.

"Manlilikha ng Bayan" refers to a national living treasure recognized for outstanding contributions to the preservation of traditional Filipino arts and culture.

Salvador C. Medialdea, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation alongside the President.

The purpose is to honor and recognize the significant contributions of an individual to the nation, especially in preserving cultural heritage, upon their death.

Yes, it specifies that the Philippine flag shall be flown at half-mast in all buildings and places where it is displayed on the day of interment.

She belonged to the Blaan community located in Polomolok, South Cotabato.


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