PROCLAMATION NO. 62

: It commemorates the death and funeral of Manuel Roxas, the first President of the Republic of the Philippines.
: Filipinos who could not personally attend the burial ceremonies were enjoined to assemble in their respective places of worship to bow their heads in submission to the will of Almighty God and to pay tribute to the memory of President Roxas.
: Declaring a day of prayer serves as a formal national expression of mourning and remembrance for a significant public figure, reflecting the nation's deep grief and respect.
: Yes, proclamations issued by the President under the powers granted by the Constitution and existing laws generally have the force of law within their scope.
: The burial ceremony was held in the City of Manila.
: It shows that the President acts as the national leader who expresses and directs the collective grief, orders official observances, and inspires unity and reverence among the Filipino people.
: It reflects a recognition of the death of President Roxas as a solemn event attributed to divine will, setting a reverential tone for the proclamation and national mourning.