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Act No. 745: Adds Memorial Day as Public Holiday

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Title Supreme Court: Adds Memorial Day as Public Holiday

Law: Act No. 745

Decision Date: May 13, 1903

Act No. 745, enacted on May 13, 1903, designates Memorial Day as a public holiday in the Philippines to honor the soldiers and sailors of the United States who sacrificed their lives for their country, with immediate effect upon its passage.

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Designation of Memorial Day

The 30th day of May is established as Memorial Day.
This day honors the soldiers and sailors of the United States who sacrificed their lives for their country.
The new holiday is inserted after the mention of Holy Week and before the Fourth of July in the original Act.

Inclusion in Section Two of the Original Act

The date of May 30 (Memorial Day) is also included in the list of holidays mentioned in the second section of the original Act.

Expediency of the Act's Passage

The Act is declared necessary for the public good, requiring speedy enactment.
The passage of the Act is expedited pursuant to the relevant procedural law (Section 2 of the Act prescribing order of procedure by the Commission).

Effectivity of the Act

The Act takes effect immediately upon its passage on May 13, 1903.

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