Title
Source: Supreme Court
Holiday for Miguel Malvar's Birthday
Law
Proclamation No. 534
Decision Date
Sep 18, 1958
A special public holiday is declared in Batangas and Lipa City to commemorate the birthday of Miguel Malvar, the last Filipino general to surrender to the Americans during the Filipino-American war, in order to honor his contributions to the country's struggle for independence and promote awareness of Philippine history.

Q&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 534)

The purpose of Proclamation No. 534 is to declare Saturday, September 27, 1958, as a special public holiday in the province of Batangas and Lipa City to commemorate the birthday of the hero and patriot Miguel Malvar.

Saturday, September 27, 1958, was declared as the special public holiday.

The proclamation specifically applies to the province of Batangas and Lipa City.

The special holiday commemorates Miguel Malvar, a hero and patriot considered the last Filipino general to surrender to the Americans during the Filipino-American war.

Miguel Malvar is recognized as the last Filipino general to surrender to the Americans during the Filipino-American war, marking him as a significant figure in the country's fight for independence.

Proclamation No. 534 was signed on September 18, 1958.

Juan C. Pajo, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation on behalf of the President.


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