PROCLAMATION NO. 36

: The main purpose of Proclamation No. 36 is to declare Saturday, June 19, 1954, as a special public holiday throughout the Philippines to enable the celebration of the birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal with appropriate ceremonies.
: Saturday, June 19, 1954, was declared as a special public holiday.
: June 19 marks the birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines’ greatest national hero and patriot.
: The holiday should be celebrated with appropriate ceremonies that are in keeping with the ideals of Dr. Jose Rizal.
: The proclamation applies throughout the entire Philippines.
: The Revised Administrative Code contains section 30, which authorizes this proclamation.
: Fred Ruiz Castro, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation to attest and facilitate its implementation.
: Proclamation No. 36 specifically declares the holiday for June 19, 1954; it does not indicate that the declaration is recurring.