PROCLAMATION NO. 384

: Proclamation No. 384 declares Thursday, April 9, 1953, as a special public holiday in the Province of Bataan.
: The holiday commemorates the eleventh anniversary of the Fall of Bataan.
: The declaration of a special public holiday allows the people of the Province of Bataan to observe the day with fitting ceremonies and rest from work as prescribed by law for holidays.
: Proclamation No. 381 declared April 9, 1953, as Bataan Day to commemorate the eleventh anniversary of the Fall of Bataan, which Proclamation No. 384 supports by declaring the day a special public holiday in Bataan.
: A special public holiday is a day declared by the government where employees may be given special benefits or rest days, but is different from regular holidays which usually require payment of double pay if worked.
: No, the special public holiday declared on April 9, 1953, is specifically for the Province of Bataan only.
: Marciano Roque was the Acting Executive Secretary who signed the proclamation.
: Affixing the seal authenticates the document as an official act of the government, making it legally valid and enforceable.