PROCLAMATION NO. 1185

: The crash landing of a Philippine Air Force C-130 aircraft at Jolo Airport, Sulu on July 4, 2021, which caused the deaths of several military personnel and civilians, triggered the declaration.
: The President of the Republic of the Philippines has the authority to declare days of national mourning, as exercised by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in this instance.
: Proclamation No. 1185 declared the Days of National Mourning from July 7 to July 12, 2021.
: The Philippine flag shall be flown at half-mast on all government buildings and military installations throughout the Philippines during the Days of National Mourning.
: The directive is under Republic Act No. 8491, also known as the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.
: The purpose is to solemnly and respectfully commemorate the benevolent service and heroic acts of the military personnel who perished, and to join their families in mourning their loss.
: Salvador C. Medialdea, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation along with President Duterte.
: The nation is requested to offer prayers for the eternal repose of the souls of the victims of the tragic incident.
: All government buildings and military installations throughout the Philippines are specified locations for flying the flag at half-mast.