Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 65)
The purpose is to declare Tuesday, December 18, 1962, as a special public holiday in the province and the city of Iloilo to allow the people to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Graciano Lopez Jaena.
The President relied on the authority vested by section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
The province and the city of Iloilo were affected by the special public holiday declaration.
Graciano Lopez Jaena is recognized as one of the outstanding patriots of the Philippines, and the holiday allows for the celebration of his birthday anniversary.
The special holiday was declared to be observed on Tuesday, December 18, 1962.
A proclamation declaring a special public holiday suspends work in government offices and certain private businesses, allowing people to participate in celebrations and observances.
The proclamation document itself carries the seal of the Republic of the Philippines as attested by the President.
Salvador L. Mariao signed the proclamation as the Executive Secretary.
Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code is referenced as the legal basis for the proclamation.