PROCLAMATION NO. 199

: The purpose of Proclamation No. 199 is to declare Wednesday, February 19, 1964, as a special public holiday throughout the Philippines in honor of the birthday anniversary of Jose Abad Santos, a jurist, patriot, and martyr.
: Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code grants the President the authority to proclaim special holidays by issuing proclamations.
: February 19, 1964, was chosen because it is the birthday anniversary of Jose Abad Santos, a noted Filipino jurist, patriot, and martyr.
: Jose Abad Santos is recognized as a jurist, patriot, and martyr whose martyrdom symbolizes the purest ideals of the Filipino people, making him a national figure worthy of honor.
: The special public holiday is declared throughout the entire Philippines.
: No, Proclamation No. 199 itself does not specify penalties for non-compliance; it simply declares the special public holiday.
: Juan S. Cancio, the Acting Assistant Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation alongside President Diosdado Macapagal.
: Generally, the declaration of a special public holiday means that government offices and many private entities observe the day as a non-working holiday, though specific regulations may apply depending on existing labor laws and government rules.
: Proclamation No. 199 is a one-time declaration of a special public holiday specifically for February 19, 1964.