PROCLAMATION NO. 177

: President Diosdado Macapagal invoked the powers vested in him by section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code to declare November 1, 1963, as a special public holiday.
: Friday, November 1, 1963, was declared as a special public holiday by Proclamation No. 177.
: The declaration was made to pay homage to the dead on All Saints' Day, which is a cherished tradition, allowing people the full opportunity to observe the day with religious fervor.
: The declaration was made under section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
: The proclamation was signed on October 24, 1963, in Manila, officially declaring the upcoming November 1 as a special public holiday.
: No, Proclamation No. 177 declared November 1, 1963, as a special public holiday only for that specific year.
: A special public holiday typically allows citizens to observe the day for cultural, historical, or religious reasons with suspension of work in government offices and sometimes in private sectors.
: A special public holiday is a day officially declared by the government for special observance, usually to commemorate a significant event or tradition, during which government offices may be closed or activities suspended.
: Rufino G. Hechanova was the Executive Secretary who countersigned Proclamation No. 177.