Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1-W)
The state of mourning was proclaimed due to the death of Manuel Luis Quezon, which was considered a national bereavement and an irreparable loss to his family, friends, government, and the Filipino people.
The state of national mourning was designated from August 1 to September 1 of the year 1944.
Manuel Luis Quezon was the first President of the Philippines, serving for nearly nine years with honor and distinction to himself, the country, and the Filipino people.
The national flag of the Philippines was to be displayed at half-mast on all public buildings of the Commonwealth of the Philippines during the state of mourning.
Manuel Luis Quezon died in Saranac Lake, in the State of New York, United States of America.
The President used the powers vested in him by the Constitution to proclaim and designate the period of national mourning.
Displaying the flag at half-mast is a sign of respect and mourning for the deceased national figure, in this case, President Manuel Luis Quezon.
The proclamation sets a formal period of mourning recognized by the government, directing public institutions and citizens to observe respectful actions such as flying the flag at half-mast, signifying national respect and remembrance.