Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 157)
September 9, 1963, is declared as a special public holiday in Cebu Province and the Cities of Cebu, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, and Toledo to mark the birthday of the late President Sergio Osmeña Sr.
The special public holiday applies to Cebu Province and the Cities of Cebu, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, and Toledo.
Proclamation No. 157 is an official declaration by the President of the Philippines that declares a special public holiday within specified localities.
No, the proclamation declares a special public holiday only in Cebu Province and the specified cities, not nationwide.
The purpose is to allow the people of Cebu Province and the named cities to celebrate the birthday of President Sergio Osmeña Sr. with appropriate ceremonies.
Sergio Osmeña Sr. was the second President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, a patriot, statesman, and advocate of nationalism and Philippine independence.
The President, under executive authority, may declare special public holidays through proclamations for specific occasions or persons.
The Executive Secretary, Rufino G. Hechanova, signed the proclamation by the President, indicating his role in the official issuance and archival of the proclamation.
Proclamation No. 157 was signed on September 6, 1963.