Amending Philippine-British Friendship Day

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PROCLAMATION No. 1592: Amending Philippine-British Friendship Day

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Title Supreme Court: Amending Philippine-British Friendship Day

Law: Proclamation No. 1592

Decision Date: Aug 20, 2008

Proclamation No. 1592 amends a previous proclamation, designating October 20 as Philippine-British Friendship Day to celebrate the strong bilateral relations between the Philippines and the United Kingdom, coinciding with the inauguration of the new British Embassy.

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Historical Context and Prior Proclamation

Amends Proclamation No. 381, Series of 2000, which originally designated December 7 as Philippine-British Friendship Day.
The original date intended to commemorate and foster the bilateral relationship between RP and UK.

Reason for Change of Date

The UK Ambassador to the Philippines, Peter Beckingham, requested the change of the celebration date from December 7 to October 20.
The new date coincides with the inauguration of the British Embassy, officiated by the UK Ministry of Trade and Investment.
Marks a significant milestone in the history of RP-UK relations, symbolizing strengthened diplomatic and economic partnership.

Legal Authority and Effectivity

The proclamation is issued under the powers vested in the President of the Republic of the Philippines by law.
The declaration has a continuing effect, making October 20 an annually recognized occasion dedicated to Philippine-British friendship.

Formalization and Implementation

The proclamation is signed by then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and countersigned by Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita.
The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to formalize the document.
Establishes a legal basis for government recognition of the day and encourages observances and activities that promote bilateral relations.

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