Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 214)
Proclamation No. 214 declares Thursday, November 24, 1955, as a special public holiday for national thanksgiving in the Philippines.
The purpose is to set aside a day for the Filipino people to dedicate their thoughts in prayer and thanksgiving to Almighty God for the blessings bestowed upon the nation.
Proclamation No. 214 was signed on November 21, 1955.
Fred Ruiz Castro was the Executive Secretary who signed the proclamation on behalf of President Ramon Magsaysay.
It declares the day as a special public holiday for national thanksgiving.
The people are called upon to turn their thoughts and actions towards Almighty God and offer Him a prayer of thanks for all blessings.
No, Proclamation No. 214 does not mention any penalties or enforcement mechanisms.
The proclamation was signed in the City of Manila.
The seal of the Republic of the Philippines was affixed to the proclamation, signifying its authority.