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.