Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 549)
Proclamation No. 549 declares Wednesday, February 25, 2004, as a special national holiday in the Philippines to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.
The holiday commemorates the EDSA People Power Revolution that took place from February 22 to 25, 1986.
Because it marks the 18th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, which restored democratic institutions and ushered in reforms in the Philippines.
The President of the Philippines has the power vested by law to declare special national holidays, as exercised in Proclamation No. 549.
The revolution restored democratic institutions and brought about meaningful political, social, and economic reforms in the country.
The President exercises the powers vested in her by law to declare special national holidays.
It provides the people of the Philippines the opportunity to honor the memory of the EDSA People Power Revolution through appropriate ceremonies.
The proclamation was signed on February 13, 2004, and the holiday is declared for February 25, 2004.
Alberto G. Romulo signed the proclamation as the Executive Secretary.