National Mourning for Emmanuel vs. Pelaez

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PROCLAMATION NO. 428: National Mourning for Emmanuel vs. Pelaez

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Title Supreme Court: National Mourning for Emmanuel vs. Pelaez

Law: Proclamation No. 428

Decision Date: Jul 30, 2003

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declares a period of national mourning to honor the late Emmanuel V. Pelaez, former Vice-President of the Philippines, during which flags are flown at half-mast as a symbol of respect and mourning.

period of national mourning

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Grounds for Declaration

The declaration acknowledges Pelaez's significant contribution to the nation as a long-serving public official.
His passing is regarded as a great loss and has caused deep sorrow among the Filipino people.

Presidential Authority

The declaration was made by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
The power to declare national mourning periods is vested in the President by law.

Effects During the Mourning Period

All government buildings and installations were mandated to fly their flags at half-mast throughout the country.

Formalization and Effectivity

The proclamation was signed on July 30, 2003, in Manila.
It was formally executed by the President and the Executive Secretary, providing official force and effect to the period of mourning.

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