Issuing authority and legal basis
- Proclamation No. 437 is issued by Carlos P. Garcia, President of the Philippines.
- Proclamation No. 437 is issued “by virtue of the authority vested” in the President under Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
Purpose and policy statement
- Proclamation No. 437 recognizes that Ramon Magsaysay’s fiftieth birthday falls on August 31, 1957.
- Proclamation No. 437 states that it is fitting for the public to be afforded the opportunity to honor President Magsaysay through appropriate celebrations and recollection of his deeds.
- Proclamation No. 437 directs honor and remembrance, including renewed resolve to dedicate oneself to service to the common man and to bring government close to the people.
Holiday coverage and where it applies
- Proclamation No. 437 applies throughout the Philippines.
- Proclamation No. 437 declares the holiday for Saturday, August 31, 1957 nationwide.
What the law declares as a holiday
- Proclamation No. 437 declares Saturday, August 31, 1957 as a special public holiday.
- The declaration is made directly and unconditionally for that specific date.
Signatories and issuance formalities
- Proclamation No. 437 is signed by CARLOS P. GARCIA, President of the Philippines.
- Proclamation No. 437 is countersigned by FORTUNATO DE LEON, Executive Secretary.
- Proclamation No. 437 is executed in Manila on August 21, 1957, and bears the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.