Title
Holiday Declaration for All Saints' Day 1963
Law
Proclamation No. 177
Decision Date
Oct 24, 1963
Diosdado Macapagal declares November 1, 1963, a special public holiday to honor the cherished tradition of paying homage to the dead on All Saints' Day.
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Purpose and Cultural Significance

  • The declaration recognizes the tradition of paying homage to the dead on All Saints' Day.
  • It emphasizes the importance of allowing the people to fully observe the day with religious fervor.

Legal Authority and Power Utilized

  • The proclamation is issued under the authority granted by Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
  • The President exercises his powers to declare the special holiday.

Official Endorsement and Effectivity

  • Signed by the President of the Philippines, Diosdado Macapagal, and countersigned by the Executive Secretary, Rufino G. Hechanova.
  • The proclamation is dated October 24, 1963, in Manila, formalizing the holiday for November 1, 1963.

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