Holiday Declaration for Manuel L. Quezon

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PROCLAMATION NO. 2-W: Holiday Declaration for Manuel L. Quezon

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Holiday Declaration for Manuel L. Quezon

Law: Proclamation No. 2-w

Decision Date: Aug 10, 1944

Sergio Osmeña proclaims August 19, 1944, a special public holiday to honor the memory of Manuel L. Quezon, the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, on the occasion of his 66th birthday and following his recent passing.

Law Summary

Purpose of the Holiday

To honor the memory of Manuel L. Quezon, the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
August 19, 1944, marks the sixty-sixth anniversary of Quezon's birth.
To provide Filipinos the opportunity to hold memorial services and pray for the late president.

Background and Context

Manuel L. Quezon passed away on August 1, 1944, in Saranac Lake, New York.
He dedicated his life to the cause of Philippine freedom.

Formal Proclamation and Execution

The proclamation was issued on August 10, 1944.
The seal of the Commonwealth of the Philippines was affixed to formalize the declaration.
The proclamation was done in Washington, District of Columbia.

Legal Authority

The President's power to declare public holidays is derived from the Revised Administrative Code.
The special holiday serves both a commemorative and public observance function.

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