Effectivity and date declared
- Tuesday, June 12, 1962 is declared a special public holiday.
- The proclamation provides that the declared holiday is for commemoration of the people’s declaration of an inherent and inalienable right to freedom and independence.
- The holiday is designated for the specific calendar date June 12 in 1962.
Policy, purpose, and historical basis
- The proclamation establishes that the revolutionary Government under General Emilio Aguinaldo on June 12, 1898 marked the people’s declaration and exercise of the right to self-determination, liberty and independence.
- The proclamation recognizes the event as a legitimate assertion of the Filipino nation’s natural and inalienable claim to freedom and independence.
- The proclamation emphasizes that the event’s importance requires fitting ceremonies so it will be cherished and inspire dedication for the welfare of the country and the well-being of mankind.
Coverage across the Philippines
- The proclamation declares that June 12 as Philippine Independence Day is observed as a special public holiday throughout the Philippines.
- The proclamation covers the entire national territory: throughout the Philippines.
- The proclamation directs observance by the government at multiple levels: national, provincial, city and municipal officials.
Required public observance arrangements
- The President urges all national, provincial, city and municipal officials to make arrangements in their respective localities.
- Officials must make arrangements for appropriate celebration of the occasion as Philippine Independence Day.
- The proclamation’s goal for the arrangements is to ensure fitting ceremonies are held to appropriately commemorate the event.
Signatures and official execution
- The proclamation is signed by Diosdado Macapagal, President of the Philippines.
- The proclamation is countersigned by Amelito R. Mutuc, Executive Secretary.
- The proclamation states that the seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed as part of its execution.