Special holiday in Bataan, April 9, 1953

Special holiday in Bataan, April 9, 1953

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Title Supreme Court: Special holiday in Bataan, April 9, 1953

Law: Proclamation No. 384

Decision Date: Apr 4, 1953

Masino Intaray, a gifted poet, musician, epic chanter, and storyteller from the Palawan cultural community, is declared the National Living Treasure for 1993 in the Philippines, in recognition of his efforts to promote and preserve the musical and literary traditions of the Palawan people.

national living treasure

Legal basis and authority

The President acts by virtue of the authority vested by Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
The proclamation exercises the President’s power to declare holidays at the specified local coverage.

Purpose and reason for holiday

The ninth day of April 1953 is observed in connection with commemoration of the eleventh anniversary of the Fall of Bataan.
The proclamation ensures that the people of Bataan have full opportunity to observe the day with fitting ceremonies.

Prior related proclamation referenced

The proclamation cites Proclamation No. 381, dated March 21, 1953, which declared the ninth day of April, 1953 for the Bataan commemoration.
Proclamation No. 384 declares the same April 9, 1953 day as a special public holiday in Bataan.

Coverage: where and when observed

The special public holiday applies only in the Province of Bataan.
The special public holiday falls on Thursday, April 9, 1953.

Mandatory holiday declaration

The proclamation expressly proclaims Thursday, April 9, 1953 as a special public holiday in Bataan.
The declared holiday is intended for local public observance through ceremonies in Bataan.

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