Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 526)
The proclamation is Proclamation No. 526, dated August 6, 1958.
Tuesday, August 19, 1958, was declared as a special public holiday throughout the Philippines.
It was the eightieth birthday of the late President Manuel L. Quezon, and the day was intended to honor his memory.
August 19 is also Citizenship Day, as declared by Proclamation No. 331 dated August 4, 1952.
The proclamation enjoins the observance of the day with appropriate ceremonies to inculcate the rights and duties of good citizenship, especially among the youth.
To inspire the people to consecrate themselves to the ideals and traditions of the Philippine Republic.
Juan C. Pajo attested the proclamation as Executive Secretary.
A special public holiday suspends work and business operations nationwide in observance of the declared occasion, allowing citizens to participate in commemorative activities.