Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 52)
The declaration was made by virtue of the authority vested in the President by section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
Wenceslao Q. Vinzons was a former delegate to the Constitutional Convention, former governor, representative of Camarines Norte, and an outstanding hero in the last war.
September 28, 1962, is the birthday anniversary of Wenceslao Q. Vinzons, which the people of Camarines Norte wished to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies.
It applies specifically to the Province of Camarines Norte.
Proclamation No. 52 was signed by Diosdado Macapagal, the President of the Philippines.
A special public holiday generally suspends work, allowing people to observe ceremonies and celebrations, usually with pay retained, but specific effects depend on existing labor laws and regulations.
The Executive Secretary, Salvador L. Mariao, attested to the proclamation by signing it on behalf of the President.
Under section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code, the President is authorized to declare special public holidays for specific purposes or events.
Yes, as in Proclamation No. 52, the special public holiday was limited to the Province of Camarines Norte.