BSP CIRCULAR NO. 186

: Marcelo H. del Pilar was a hero and patriot known for using the nom de plume 'Plaridel' during his struggles in Spain to obtain reforms for the Philippines during the Spanish regime. His birthday is the subject of the special public holiday.
: Marcelo H. del Pilar was born on August 30, 1850.
: The special public holiday was declared by Diosdado Macapagal, then President of the Philippines.
: The declaration was made by virtue of the powers vested in the President by Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
: The special public holiday applies specifically to the province of Bulacan.
: The purpose is to give the people of Bulacan the opportunity to celebrate the birthday of Marcelo H. del Pilar with fitting ceremonies.
: No, Proclamation No. 43 is an executive issuance, not a law passed by the legislature. It is a proclamation by the President under his administrative powers.
: No, the proclamation does not specify any penalties or sanctions for non-compliance.
: Salvador L. Mariao was the Executive Secretary who attested the proclamation.