Who issues the holiday declaration
- Carlos P. Garcia, President of the Philippines, issues the proclamation.
- Fortunato de Leon, Executive Secretary, countersigns the proclamation.
- The proclamation is executed in the City of Manila.
- The Republic’s seal is affixed to the proclamation in accordance with its formal requirements.
Legal basis for the declaration
- Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code vests the President with authority to declare the specified holiday.
- The President exercises that delegated authority to declare a special public holiday in a defined local area.
Purpose and public interest
- Marcelo H. del Pilar, a hero and patriot who used the nom de plume “Plaridela”, is recognized for reforms during the Spanish regime.
- Marcelo H. del Pilar is stated to be born in Bulacan, Bulacan, on August 30, 1850.
- The declaration is made to give the people of Bulacan full opportunity to celebrate his birthday through fitting ceremonies.
Covered area and specific holiday date
- The special public holiday is observed only in Bulacan.
- The holiday is fixed on Friday, August 30, 1957.
Implementation and transitory operation
- The proclamation effects a one-day special public holiday on August 30, 1957 in Bulacan.
- No other dates are declared as part of this proclamation.