PROCLAMATION NO. 151

: Proclamation No. 151 declares Friday, August 30, 1963, as a special public holiday in the province of Bulacan.
: Marcelo H. del Pilar was a hero and patriot who used the nom de plume 'Plaridel.' He was born on August 30, 1850, in Bulacan, Bulacan, and August 30 is significant as his birthday.
: The declaration was made under the powers vested in the President by Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
: The proclamation serves to give the people of Bulacan the full opportunity to celebrate Marcelo H. del Pilar's birthday with fitting ceremonies.
: A presidential proclamation, when issued under proper authority, has the force of law within its declared scope, here creating a special public holiday.
: The proclamation applies only to the province of Bulacan.
: The proclamation was signed by President Diosdado Macapagal and by Executive Secretary Rufino G. Hechanova.
: Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code grants the President the power to issue proclamations such as declaring special public holidays.
: The proclamation was issued officially with the President's signature and the seal of the Republic of the Philippines affixed.
: Marcelo H. del Pilar struggled in Spain using the pen name Plaridel to obtain reforms for the Philippines during the Spanish regime.