QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 269)
It declares a period of national mourning over the death of former President Elpidio Quirino, who died on February 29, 1956.
From March 1 to March 15, 1956.
It mandates specific ceremonial observance by the government, particularly requiring flags on government buildings and installations to be flown at half-mast during the stated dates.
During the mourning period, flags of all government buildings and installations throughout the Philippines shall be flown at half-mast.
No. The text states that the flags of all government buildings and installations throughout the Philippines shall be flown at half-mast during the period.
February 29, 1956 is the date of former President Quirino’s death; March 1, 1956 is both the proclamation’s date and the start of the mourning period; March 15, 1956 is the end of the mourning period.
It is signed by the President and “By the President” includes Fortunato de Leon, Acting Executive Secretary, indicating executive approval and attestation.
It was done in the City of Manila. This indicates the place of execution/signing of the proclamation by the President.
They provide the factual basis and rationale—specifically, that the sudden death of former President Quirino caused deep sorrow and loss to the people—supporting the issuance of the proclamation.
The “NOW, THEREFORE” clause transitions from the reasons stated in the “WHEREAS” clauses to the President’s formal directive establishing the mourning period and the half-mast flag requirement.
It is tied to exact dates: March 1 to March 15, 1956.
It reflects the President’s authority to issue proclamations for national observances that require government compliance, such as ceremonial regulations affecting official displays (like flags).
It includes the President’s signature, the attestation line “By the President,” the Acting Executive Secretary’s name, and the statement that the seal of the Republic of the Philippines was affixed.
Government buildings and installations must fly their flags at half-mast during March 1–15, 1956.