PROCLAMATION NO. 499

: Proclamation No. 499 is a presidential proclamation issued on March 28, 1958, by President Carlos P. Garcia declaring Wednesday, April 2, 1958, as a special public holiday in the provinces of Bulacan and Bataan.
: The purpose of Proclamation No. 499 is to recognize and give the people of Bulacan and Bataan the opportunity to celebrate the birthday of Francisco Balagtas, a celebrated Filipino poet, who was born in Bulacan and lived and died in Bataan.
: The provinces affected by Proclamation No. 499 are Bulacan and Bataan.
: The special public holiday declared in Proclamation No. 499 is on Wednesday, April 2, 1958.
: Francisco Balagtas is described as a 'Prince of Filipino Poets,' whose birthday falls on April 2nd.
: Proclamation No. 499 was signed by President Carlos P. Garcia, with the certification by Juan C. Pajo, the Executive Secretary.
: The birthday of Francisco Balagtas is significant as it is the reason for declaring a special public holiday in the provinces of Bulacan and Bataan to honor his contribution to Filipino culture and literature.
: The proclamation states that the President is exercising the powers vested by Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code to declare special public holidays.
: No, the special public holiday is declared only in the provinces of Bulacan and Bataan, the places associated with Francisco Balagtas.