PROCLAMATION NO. 33

: The purpose is to declare a period of national mourning over the passing of former President Fidel V. Ramos from July 31 to August 9, 2022, to honor his service and legacy.
: The period of national mourning is declared from July 31, 2022, to August 9, 2022, totaling ten days.
: Republic Act No. 8491, also known as the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, mandates the flying of the flag at half-mast as a sign of mourning.
: The national flag shall be flown at half-mast on all government buildings and installations throughout the Philippines and abroad.
: The flag must be flown at half-mast for ten (10) days from the official announcement of the death.
: Section 23(a), Chapter 1 of Republic Act No. 8491 contains the provision about flying the flag at half-mast as a sign of mourning.
: He served as President of the Philippines (1992–1998), Secretary of National Defense (1988–1991), Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (1986–1988), and Chief of the Philippine Constabulary (1972–1986).
: Executive Secretary Victor D. Rodriguez signed the proclamation aside from the President.
: The powers vested in the President by the Constitution and existing laws empower him to declare a period of national mourning.