Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 454)
Proclamation No. 454 declares Friday, November 1, 1957, as a special public holiday in the Philippines to pay homage to the dead on All Saints' Day.
It was declared a special public holiday to allow people to fully observe All Saints' Day with religious fervor.
It seeks to uphold the cherished tradition of paying homage to the dead on All Saints' Day.
The Executive Secretary's office, as indicated by the signature of Fortunato De Leon, executed the proclamation.
It likely suspends work and business activities to allow people to observe the day, though specific labor-related provisions would depend on other laws and regulations.
It was signed in the City of Manila, Philippines.
It was signed on October 22, 1957.
The authority is Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.