PROCLAMATION NO. 68

: General Miguel Malvar is recognized as one of the most heroic figures in Philippine history and was the last Filipino general to surrender in the Filipino-American War.
: The proclamation specifically affects the Province of Batangas.
: Monday, September 27, 1954, was declared a special public holiday.
: Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code authorizes the President to declare special public holidays.
: Including the statement of the year of independence affirms the proclamation as an official government act during the ninth year of Philippine independence, adding historical context and legitimacy.
: Fred Ruiz Castro signed the proclamation as Executive Secretary.
: The proclamation applies only to the Province of Batangas.
: Declaring a day as a special public holiday usually means that work is suspended in government offices and certain private establishments within the area, allowing citizens to observe and celebrate the occasion officially.