PROCLAMATION NO. 56

: It was declared by virtue of the powers vested in the President by section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
: The purpose was to give the people an opportunity to observe All Saints' Day with full religious fervor as paying homage to the dead is a cherished tradition.
: The traditional event recognized is All Saints' Day.
: No, Proclamation No. 56 specifically declares a one-time special public holiday on November 1, 1962.
: The proclamation was signed by the Executive Secretary, Salvador L. Moriao, on behalf of the President.
: Typically, special public holidays allow people to stay home, and businesses may close or operate on a holiday pay basis as provided by labor laws; however, specific rules depend on applicable labor regulations.
: It allows the President to respond to cultural, religious, or national needs by officially recognizing significant days for public observance without passing a law through the legislature.
: Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code grants this power.