Title
June 12, 1957 Special Holiday in Cavite
Law
Proclamation No. 419
Decision Date
Jun 7, 1957
Proclamation No. 419 declares a special public holiday in Cavite and two cities to commemorate the short-lived Philippine Republic established under General Emilio Aguinaldo's leadership, allowing for appropriate ceremonies to celebrate the historic event.

Legal basis for the declaration

  • Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code vests the President with authority to make the declaration of a special public holiday.
  • The President exercises that authority to declare June 12, 1957 a special public holiday in the specified province and cities.

Policy statement and historical basis

  • The declaration is made to commemorate the 59th anniversary of the establishment of the short-lived Philippine Republic of the Revolutionary Government under General Emilio Aguinaldo on June 12, 1957.
  • The declaration is made to give the people of Cavite and the cities of Trece Martires, Cavite, and Tagaytay ample opportunity to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies.

Coverage: where the holiday applies

  • The proclamation applies in the province of Cavite.
  • The proclamation applies in the city of Trece Martires, Cavite.
  • The proclamation applies in the city of Tagaytay.
  • The proclamation specifically limits the special public holiday to the foregoing places.

Occasion: the specific holiday date

  • The special public holiday is June 12, 1957.
  • The proclamation establishes June 12, 1957 as the single date covered by the holiday declaration.

Issuance formalities and authority

  • The proclamation is signed by CARLOS P. GARCIA, President of the Philippines.
  • The proclamation is countersigned “By the President” by FORTUNATO DE LEON, Executive Secretary.
  • The proclamation includes the formal affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.

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