National mourning for President Magsaysay

National mourning for President Magsaysay

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Title Supreme Court: National mourning for President Magsaysay

Law: Proclamation No. 397

Decision Date: Mar 18, 1957

In response to the sudden death of President Ramon Magsaysay, President Carlos P. Garcia issues a proclamation declaring a period of national mourning, requiring all government buildings in the Philippines to fly their flags at half-mast as a sign of respect and grief.

period of national mourning

Purpose and basis

The proclamation declares national mourning because Ramon Magsaysay died suddenly on March 17, 1957.
The proclamation links the mourning period to the “deep sorrow and affliction” caused among the people by the President’s death.

Coverage of observance

The proclamation requires mourning observance in relation to the President’s death.
Flags are required to be flown at half-mast on government premises during the mourning period.
The flag rule applies to all government buildings and installations throughout the Philippines.

Required national mourning flag protocol

During March 18 to April 17, 1957, flags of all government buildings and installations throughout the Philippines shall be flown at half-mast.
The half-mast requirement applies for the full duration of the declared mourning period.

Issuance formalities and signing

The proclamation is signed by CARLOS P. GARCIA, President of the Philippines.
The proclamation is countersigned “By the President” by FORTUNATO DE LEON, Executive Secretary.
The proclamation states that the President set a hand and affixed the seal of the Republic of the Philippines at the time of issuance.

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