Title
Holiday Declaration for Quezon's Birthday
Law
Proclamation No. 431
Decision Date
Aug 12, 1957
President Carlos P. Garcia declares August 19, 1957, as a special public holiday in the Philippines to commemorate the birthday of President Manuel L. Quezon and to promote citizenship through educational ceremonies.

Law Summary

Purpose and Significance of the Holiday

  • The holiday commemorates the seventy-ninth birthday of the late President Manuel L. Quezon.
  • It serves to provide the Filipino people an opportunity to pay homage to President Quezon's memory.
  • August 19 is also recognized as Citizenship Day, based on Proclamation No. 331 dated August 4, 1952.

Official Observance and Ceremonies

  • The proclamation enjoins the people to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies.
  • The ceremonies aim to instill the rights and duties of good citizenship in the population, with special emphasis on the youth.
  • The ultimate goal is to encourage dedication to the ideals and traditions of the Philippine Republic.

Legal Authority and Formalization

  • The declaration is made under the legal empowerment granted by the Revised Administrative Code.
  • The proclamation is executed with the President's signature and the affixing of the official seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
  • The document is formally presented by the Executive Secretary, ensuring its authenticity and authority.

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