PROCLAMATION NO. 1

: Proclamation No. 1 officially declares December 31, 1953, as a special public holiday in the Philippines.
: December 30, 1953 (Wednesday) and January 1, 1954 (Friday) were already holidays.
: It makes December 31, 1953, an official holiday recognized by the government without prejudice to public interest.
: It implies that declaring the holiday should not negatively affect or hinder public functions or welfare.
: The Executive Secretary, Fred Ruiz Castro, signed the proclamation on behalf of the President, affirming its authenticity and official release.
: The special public holiday was effective on Thursday, December 31, 1953.
: The seal authenticates the document as an official act of the government.
: The proclamation was issued in the eighth year of the Independence of the Philippines, emphasizing national sovereignty and the power of the President.