Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 33)
Proclamation No. 33 revokes Proclamation No. 13 which had established daylight saving time in the Philippines during the summer season of 1954, thereby restoring the standard time.
The proclamation was issued by Ramon Magsaysay, then President of the Philippines.
Proclamation No. 33 revokes Proclamation No. 13, which means it nullifies and cancels the legal effect of Proclamation No. 13 regarding the establishment of daylight saving time.
At twelve o'clock midnight of June 4, 1954, the time fixed in Proclamation No. 13 shall be set back one hour to return to normal standard time.
Revoking a proclamation means officially annulling or canceling a previous proclamation, thereby withdrawing its legal force and effect.
It indicates that the President is acting within the legal authority granted by existing laws and the Constitution when issuing the proclamation.
The seal of the Republic of the Philippines affixed to the proclamation affirms its authenticity and official character.
It provides legal clarity on when and where the proclamation was executed, essential for legal and historical records.
No, Proclamation No. 33 solely revokes the previous proclamation and does not impose any penalties or sanctions.