PROCLAMATION NO. 584

: March 22, 2004, is declared as General Emilio Aguinaldo Day and the commemoration of the Tejeros Convention.
: General Emilio Aguinaldo was the 1st President of the Philippine Republic.
: The Tejeros Convention was held on March 22, where General Emilio Aguinaldo won in absentia the 1st presidential election in the Philippines.
: The day is declared a regular working day despite its significance.
: The purpose is for the Filipino people to remember the sacrifices of their heroes.
: The affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to the proclamation document signifies the official declaration.
: Alberto G. Romulo, Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation, with Joaquin C. Lagoonera as Senior Deputy Executive Secretary.
: The proclamation does not declare a non-working holiday; thus, March 22, 2004, remains a regular working day.
: The Executive Secretary acts on behalf of the President to issue proclamations like this as official orders and directives.