Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 68)
Proclamation No. 68 declares Monday, September 27, 1954, as a special public holiday in the Province of Batangas in celebration of the 89th birthday of General Miguel Malvar.
General Miguel Malvar was one of the most heroic figures in Philippine history, recognized as the last Filipino general to surrender during the Filipino-American War.
Monday, September 27, 1954, was declared a special public holiday in the Province of Batangas.
No, the special public holiday is limited to the Province of Batangas only.
The legal basis cited is section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code, which empowers the President to declare special public holidays.
The celebration honors General Malvar's distinguished role in Philippine history as a heroic figure and the last Filipino general to surrender in the Filipino-American War.
Fred Ruiz Castro, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation on behalf of the President.
No, the proclamation does not specify any penalties or sanctions related to the observance of the holiday.
The proclamation serves as an official declaration by the executive branch to recognize and commemorate a significant historical figure by instituting a special public holiday.