PROCLAMATION NO. 518

: Proclamation No. 518 declares Wednesday, July 23, 1958, as a special public holiday in the Province of Batangas and City of Lipa in honor of Apolinario Mabini's birthday.
: It is declared a special public holiday to commemorate the birthday of Apolinario Mabini, a national hero and patriot.
: The special holiday applies specifically to the Province of Batangas and the City of Lipa.
: Apolinario Mabini was one of the national heroes and patriots known as the brains of the Philippine Revolution.
: The purpose is to give the people of Apolinario Mabini's province the opportunity to celebrate his birthday fully.
: It was signed on July 21, 1958.
: Juan C. Pajo signed the proclamation as the Executive Secretary.
: Section 30 grants the President the power to declare special holidays, which legitimizes the declaration of July 23, 1958, as a special public holiday.