PROCLAMATION NO. 11

: Wednesday, August 1, 1945, was declared a special public holiday.
: It commemorates the first anniversary of the death of Manuel L. Quezon, the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
: It is the first anniversary of the death of Manuel L. Quezon, a revered leader and the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
: Filipinos are encouraged to go to their churches to pray for the late President Manuel L. Quezon and to hold memorial services honoring his memory and public service.
: Jose S. Reyes signed the proclamation as the Secretary to the President.
: It was executed in the City of Manila on July 16, 1945.
: Declaring a special public holiday under such a proclamation generally mandates the suspension of work and business operations to allow people to observe the holiday and participate in relevant commemorative activities, as recognized under Philippine administrative and public law.