PROCLAMATION NO. 104

: The legal basis for the declaration is section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code, which vests the President with the authority to declare special public holidays.
: The special public holiday commemorates the execution anniversary of Jose Abad Santos, a Filipino jurist, patriot, and martyr.
: Jose Abad Santos is considered an outstanding Filipino martyr during the Second World War and his martyrdom is viewed as an inspiring symbol of the purest ideals of the Filipino people.
: His martyrdom symbolizes the purest ideals of the Filipino people and ranks alongside other Filipino martyrs such as Dr. Jose Rizal and Fathers Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomez, and Jacinto Zamora.
: The effect is that May 2, 1963, is recognized nationwide as a special public holiday, meaning government offices and certain establishments are closed or observe appropriate observances to honor the occasion.
: Thursday, May 2, 1963, was declared a special public holiday throughout the Philippines.
: The proclamation was countersigned by Salvador L. Mariao, the Executive Secretary.
: Proclamation No. 104 was signed in the City of Manila on April 20, 1963.