Purpose and Significance
- The holiday commemorates the 69th birthday anniversary of the late Aurora Aragon Quezon.
- Aurora Aragon Quezon is recognized as one of the outstanding women leaders in the Philippines.
- The celebration is intended to honor her legacy as she was born in Quezon Province.
- The observance allows the people of Quezon Province the opportunity to hold fitting ceremonies on her birthday.
Legal Authority
- The proclamation is issued under the authority vested in the President by Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- The issuance of this proclamation is an exercise of the President's power to declare special holidays as deemed appropriate.
Formal Issuance and Effectivity
- The proclamation was signed by President Carlos P. Garcia on February 6, 1958, in Manila.
- The seal of the Republic of the Philippines was affixed to validate the proclamation.
- The Executive Secretary, Juan C. Pajo, countersigned the proclamation to attest to its authenticity.
Relevant Legal Implications
- As a special public holiday, government offices and certain private establishments in Quezon Province may be closed or observe the holiday as mandated by general rules on holidays.
- The declaration fosters local recognition and commemoration of a prominent historical figure linked to the province.
- The proclamation does not extend the holiday status beyond Quezon Province, preserving its localized scope.