PROCLAMATION NO. 457

: Proclamation No. 457 is a declaration by President Carlos P. Garcia stating that Thursday, November 28, 1957, shall be observed as a special public holiday for national thanksgiving in the Philippines.
: November 28, 1957, was declared as a special public holiday dedicated to national thanksgiving.
: The purpose is to set aside a day for the people to dedicate their thoughts in prayer and thanksgiving to God for the blessings bestowed upon the nation.
: Yes, it calls upon all the people of the Philippines to turn their thoughts to the Lord and offer prayers of thanks.
: No, it is a presidential proclamation, which is a directive issued by the President and not an act of the legislature.
: Under Philippine law, the President has the authority to declare special non-working days or public holidays through proclamations for specific occasions or reasons.
: No, Proclamation No. 457 does not specify any penalties for non-observance of the holiday.
: It was signed on November 19, 1957, in the City of Manila.
: Fortunato De Leon, the Executive Secretary, countersigned Proclamation No. 457.