Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 89)
Proclamation No. 89 is a presidential proclamation declaring March 22, 1963, as a special public holiday in the Province of Bulacan to commemorate the centennial birthday of Mariano Ponce.
It commemorates the centennial birthday of Mariano Ponce, a writer and active member of the revolutionary movement against Spain.
To afford the people of Bulacan, Mariano Ponce's birthplace, the opportunity to observe his centennial birthday with appropriate ceremonies.
No, the special public holiday is specifically declared for the Province of Bulacan only.
Section 30 gives the President the power to declare special public holidays.
Salvador L. Mariao, the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation on behalf of the President.
It officially recognizes March 22, 1963, as a special public holiday, where public and possibly private institutions may observe the day with appropriate ceremonies.
No, the proclamation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
The purpose is to honor significant events or persons, thereby giving the public an opportunity to observe and commemorate the occasion with respect and public ceremonies.