PROCLAMATION NO. 61

: Proclamation No. 61 declares a period of national mourning from April 17 to May 17, 1948, on the occasion of the death of President Manuel Roxas.
: The sudden death of His Excellency Manuel Roxas, President of the Philippines, on April 15, 1948, triggered the issuance of Proclamation No. 61.
: The national mourning period was declared for a duration of one month, from April 17 to May 17, 1948.
: All flags of government buildings and installations throughout the Philippines shall be flown at half-mast during the national mourning period.
: The President uses a presidential proclamation to declare a period of national mourning.
: Flying flags at half-mast is a symbolic gesture expressing mourning and respect for the deceased President.
: Proclamation No. 61 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
: The date signifies when and where the proclamation was made, and it marks the second year of the Independence of the Philippines.
: Emilio Abello, Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation by the President's authority.