Special Holiday for Apolinario Mabini's Birthday

Special Holiday for Apolinario Mabini's Birthday

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Title Supreme Court: Special Holiday for Apolinario Mabini's Birthday

Law: Proclamation No. 426

Decision Date: Jul 19, 1957

President Carlos P. Garcia declares a special public holiday in the Philippines to honor the birth of Apolinario Mabini, a renowned hero and patriot.

special public holiday

Coverage and timing

The special public holiday applies throughout the Philippines.
The date covered is Tuesday, July 23, 1957.
The proclamation requires the public to have opportunity to observe and celebrate Apolinario Mabini’s birthday on that date.

Purpose and declared justification

Proclamation No. 426 declares the holiday for Apolinario Mabini’s birthday.
The proclamation recognizes Apolinario Mabini as one of our greatest heroes and patriots and notes his birth on July 23, 1864.
The proclamation states it is desirable to afford the people full opportunity to celebrate the birthday of the “brains of the Philippine Revolution.”

Legal basis invoked

Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code vests the President with the power to declare special public holidays.
The President exercises that power to declare Tuesday, July 23, 1957 as a special public holiday nationwide.

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