QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 24)
It declares Wednesday, May 2, 1962, as a special public holiday throughout the Philippines.
It commemorates the anniversary of the execution of Jose Abad Santos, described as a jurist, patriot, and martyr.
Jose Abad Santos, characterized as a jurist, patriot, and martyr.
It states that his martyrdom makes him the outstanding Filipino martyr in the Second World War and that his martyrdom ranks beside those of Dr. Jose Rizal and the Fathers Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomez, and Jacinto Zamora.
It is intended to remain forever as an inspiring symbol of the purest ideals of the Filipino people.
It cites Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code as the basis of the President’s authority.
Diosdado Macapagal, President of the Philippines, signed it.
Amelito R. Mutuc is listed as Executive Secretary. The notation indicates the approval/issuance is by the President with the Executive Secretary’s attestation.
It was done in the City of Manila on April 25, 1962.
It is declared as a special public holiday throughout the Philippines.
It indicates that the President acted under delegated legal authority, specifically citing Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
It states that the anniversary of the execution of Jose Abad Santos falls on May 2, 1962.
It is a “Proclamation,” which is an official presidential issuance commonly used to declare special dates/holidays when authorized by law.
They include the anniversary of Jose Abad Santos’ execution, his status as an outstanding wartime martyr, and the belief that his martyrdom is an inspiring symbol of Filipino ideals.