Declaring January 23 as Araw ng Republikang Filipino

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PROCLAMATION NO. 533: Declaring January 23 as Araw ng Republikang Filipino

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Title Supreme Court: Declaring January 23 as Araw ng Republikang Filipino

Law: Proclamation No. 533

Decision Date: Jan 9, 2013

Proclamation No. 533 designates January 23 as 'Araw ng Republikang Filipino, 1899' to commemorate the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic, the first independent republic in Asia, and serves as a reminder of the country's journey towards independence and the sacrifices made by its people.

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Historical Significance

The Malolos Constitution was promulgated on January 21, 1899 at Barasoain Church, Malolos, Bulacan.
The First Philippine Republic, also known as the Malolos Republic, was inaugurated two days later on January 23, 1899 at the same location.
This event marks the Philippines as the first independent republic in Asia.

Presidential Authority and Proclamation

The declaration is made under the powers vested in the President of the Philippines by law.
President Benigno S. Aquino III issued the proclamation on January 9, 2013.

Formalization and Authentication

The proclamation is signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III.
The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to validate the declaration.
The Executive Secretary, Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., also signed the document by authority of the President.

Scope and Observance

The proclamation establishes the annual observance of January 23 as a significant historical and patriotic occasion.
It emphasizes the recognition of the Filipino people's struggle for independence and the establishment of the Philippine Republic in 1899.

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