PROCLAMATION NO. 214

: Proclamation No. 214 declares Thursday, November 24, 1955, as a special public holiday for national thanksgiving.
: Proclamation No. 214 was signed on November 21, 1955.
: The primary purpose is to set aside a day for dedicating thoughts in prayer and thanksgiving to Almighty God for the blessings bestowed upon the Filipino people.
: The authority used is the President of the Philippines exercising his power to declare special public holidays.
: No, Proclamation No. 214 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance or violations.
: Yes, the proclamation calls upon all the people to observe the special public holiday and to offer prayers of thanksgiving.
: November 24, 1955, is designated as a special public holiday specifically for national thanksgiving.
: The Executive Secretary, Fred Ruiz Castro, attested to and executed the proclamation on behalf of the President.
: It signifies that the proclamation was issued in the tenth year of the Philippines' independence, marking 10 years since attaining independence.