QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 436)
It declares Friday, August 30, 1957, as a special public holiday in the province of Bulacan.
Marcelo H. del Pilar, a hero and patriot (Plaridel), born in Bulacan on August 30, 1850; the proclamation cites the desire of the people of Bulacan to celebrate his birthday with fitting ceremonies.
Friday, August 30, 1957.
Only the province of Bulacan.
Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
The people of Bulacan, to allow them full opportunity to celebrate Marcelo H. del Pilar’s birthday with fitting ceremonies.
It states he used the nom de plume “Plaridel” in his struggles in Spain to obtain reforms for the Philippines during the Spanish regime.
It indicates the declaration is grounded on an express statutory delegation—specifically, Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
The principle of legality/delegation of authority—executive action must be supported by valid legislative authority.
To provide full opportunity for the people of Bulacan to celebrate with “fitting ceremonies.”
It was done in the City of Manila on August 19, 1957.
Fortunato De Leon, Executive Secretary.
It signifies formal authentication of the proclamation by affixing the Republic’s seal in accordance with the proclamation’s execution.
No. The proclamation expressly limits it to the province of Bulacan only.
It designates an official non-working public holiday for the specified area and date, affecting government and typically the public’s observance—though the text itself only declares the holiday and not the detailed consequences.