QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 407)
The President states that she is acting “by virtue of the authority vested in me by law” (General statement of presidential authority under the Constitution and existing statutes permitting proclamations for official acts).
It renames the “Ceremonial Hall” in Malacañang Palace to “Rizal Hall.”
The hall was formerly known as the “Ceremonial Hall.”
It shall henceforth be known as “Rizal Hall.”
It is described as the site from which Rizal’s death sentence was proclaimed and his warrant of execution signed, and later as the residence of Philippine presidents.
The proclamation cites Rizal’s exemplary life and martyrdom, the symbolic connection of Malacañang to Rizal’s death, and the propriety that Malacañang pay homage to Rizal’s life and ideals.
To serve as a tangible reminder of Dr. Rizal’s civic and personal virtues to those who live, work, and visit Malacañang.
The Executive Secretary, Alberto G. Romulo, is shown “By the President.”
It was done in the City of Manila on June 19, 2003.
It indicates the formal execution of the proclamation—i.e., the President set her hand and caused the seal of the Republic to be affixed.
It signifies that the proclamation is an official act of the Republic, executed with the affixing of the government’s seal as part of formal validity/ceremony.
It explicitly states that Dr. Jose P. Rizal is the National Hero of the Philippines, based on his life and martyrdom for the nation.
The text suggests it is primarily administrative and symbolic—renaming a ceremonial building to honor Rizal—rather than creating new enforceable rights or obligations.
It supports the rationale that official government spaces should reflect national history and honor national heroes; it is part of the policy messaging behind the renaming.
The official designation/usage name of the hall in Malacañang changes from “Ceremonial Hall” to “Rizal Hall,” affecting how it is referenced in official communications and public materials.