Purpose and significance of the holiday
- The proclamation recognizes October 20 as having special significance to the people of Leyte.
- The proclaimed significance is the anniversary of the landing on Leyte’s shores by the United States Armed Forces.
- The landing is described as part of the mission to liberate the country from enemy occupation.
Coverage and locality of observance
- The special public holiday applies to the province of Leyte.
- The holiday coverage expressly includes Ormoc City.
- The declared date of observance is Thursday, October 20, 1955.
Legal basis and presidential declaration power
- The proclamation is issued through the President’s exercise of powers under Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- The President makes the declaration directly, without requiring additional legislative action stated in the proclamation.
- The proclamation binds by presidential declaration for the specified locality and date.
Declaration form and formal execution
- The proclamation is signed by Ramon Magsaysay as President.
- It is countersigned by FRED RUIZ CASTRO, Executive Secretary.
- The President affixes the seal of the Republic of the Philippines as part of the declaration’s execution.
- It is formally done in the City of Manila on October 14, 1955.