Legal Authority and Issuance
- The proclamation is issued by the President of the Philippines, Carlos P. Garcia.
- The authority to declare such a holiday is derived from Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- The proclamation was made officially on December 18, 1957.
Purpose and Public Interest
- The special holiday aims to benefit the people by allowing them continuous holiday time including December 31, 1957.
- This is done without prejudice to public interests, implying consideration of government and societal functions.
Formalities and Documentation
- The proclamation includes the official signature of President Carlos P. Garcia.
- The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to validate the proclamation.
- The Executive Secretary, Fortunato De Leon, countersigned the document, signifying executive administrative approval.
Temporal and Jurisdictional Application
- The special holiday applies specifically to December 31, 1957.
- The jurisdiction of the proclamation covers the entire Republic of the Philippines as stated by the national-level issuance.