Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 356)
Proclamation No. 356 declares Friday, May 2, 2003, as a special day in the City of Dagupan to allow residents to celebrate the Bangus Festival and related events.
The special day was declared to give Dagupenos enough time to join and celebrate the 2nd Bangus Festival with appropriate ceremonies.
The special day was declared on Friday, May 2, 2003.
The events included the Gilon! Gilon! Dance Parade, cookfest, rodeo, and the city's bid for the world's longest barbeque grill featuring Bonuan Bangus.
Dagupan City is referred to as the Bangus Capital of the world.
The festival is a bid by the City Government of Dagupan to gain the title as the Bangus Capital of the world and celebrate local culture and industry.
The declaration of a special day is made by the President of the Philippines or an authorized official acting under the President's order.
The proclamation officially recognizes the day for special observance, allowing for local events and ceremonies, but does not necessarily constitute a public holiday.
Joaquin C. Lagonera, Senior Deputy Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation on behalf of the Executive Secretary.