Special Holiday for Balagtas' Birthday

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PROCLAMATION NO. 499: Special Holiday for Balagtas' Birthday

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Title Supreme Court: Special Holiday for Balagtas' Birthday

Law: Proclamation No. 499

Decision Date: Mar 28, 1958

President Carlos P. Garcia declares a special public holiday in Bulacan and Bataan to commemorate the birthday of Francisco Balagtas, allowing the people in these provinces to have a day off to celebrate.

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Basis for the Declaration

The holiday commemorates the birthday of Francisco Balagtas, a prominent Filipino poet revered as a Prince of Filipino Poets.
The occasion honors Balagtas' birthplace of Bulacan and the province of Bataan, where he lived and died.

Legal Authority

The proclamation was issued by the President of the Philippines, Carlos P. Garcia.
The declaration is made under the powers granted by Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.

Purpose and Significance

The special holiday provides residents of Bulacan and Bataan the formal opportunity to celebrate and pay tribute to Francisco Balagtas.

Formal Execution

The proclamation was signed and sealed by the President on March 28, 1958, in Manila.
The Executive Secretary, Juan C. Pajo, countersigned the proclamation, indicating official endorsement and execution.

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