Mt. Pinatubo Eruption Commemoration

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PROCLAMATION NO. 500: Mt. Pinatubo Eruption Commemoration

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Title Supreme Court: Mt. Pinatubo Eruption Commemoration

Law: Proclamation No. 500

Decision Date: Mar 19, 2024

The City of Angeles in Pampanga, Philippines, is declared a special (non-working) day to pay tribute to the victims and survivors of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption, allowing residents to commemorate the event and honor those involved in the recovery efforts.

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Historical Context of the Declaration

The date commemorates the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo on June 15, 1991.
The eruption was one of the largest volcanic events of the 20th century, causing widespread destruction.
Affected provinces included Zambales, Pampanga, Bataan, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija.

Government Response to the Disaster

Following the eruption, then President Corazon C. Aquino established a Task Force on the Rehabilitation of Mt. Pinatubo Eruption-Affected Areas.
The task force was tasked with rationalizing and integrating rehabilitation efforts to assist those impacted by the disaster.

Purpose of the Declaration

The declaration aims to honor those who perished and those who survived the catastrophic eruption.
It also recognizes individuals and entities involved in the relocation, rehabilitation, and recovery of displaced families.
The special day offers the community an opportunity to engage in appropriate commemorative ceremonies.

Legal Effect and Authority

The Acting Executive Secretary, by authority of the President, enacted the proclamation.
The official declaration was signed and sealed, giving it legal force effective on the specified date.
This proclamation demonstrates the use of executive authority to designate special non-working days in identifiable localities for commemorative purposes.

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