PROCLAMATION NO. 478

: Proclamation No. 478 is an official declaration by the President of the Philippines, Carlos P. Garcia, declaring Tuesday, January 28, 1958, as a special public holiday in the Province and City of Cavite.
: It commemorates the ninety-seventh birthday of Julian Felipe, the composer of the Philippine National Anthem.
: The President of the Philippines, pursuant to the authority vested by section 20 of the Revised Administrative Code, has the authority to declare special public holidays.
: Section 20 of the Revised Administrative Code grants the President the authority to declare special public holidays.
: The special public holiday is declared specifically for the Province and City of Cavite.
: Declaring a special public holiday recognizes significant historical or cultural events, giving affected areas a day of observance that may affect work schedules and official functions.
: Juan C. Pajo signed the proclamation as the Executive Secretary.
: The Executive Secretary assists the President in the administration of proclamations by attesting and formally signing on their behalf.
: It applies specifically to the Province and City of Cavite, not nationwide.