PROCLAMATION NO. 184

: The proclamation was issued by virtue of the authority vested in the President by Section 80 of the Revised Administrative Code.
: The holiday was declared to give the people of Iloilo the opportunity to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Graciano Lopez Jaena, one of the country's outstanding patriots.
: The special holiday covers the province and city of Iloilo.
: A special public holiday generally means that employees may be entitled to special pay rules and that government offices and some private businesses may close for the day, subject to specific labor laws and administrative rules.
: Salvador L. Mariao, Acting Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation on behalf of the President.
: Affixing the seal authenticates the document as an official act of the President and the Republic.
: It is a local special public holiday specific to the province and city of Iloilo.
: Commemorating historical figures through public holidays helps honor their contributions, fosters national pride and awareness of history among citizens, and promotes cultural heritage.