Special Holiday Declaration for Dec 24, 1951

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PROCLAMATION NO. 300: Special Holiday Declaration for Dec 24, 1951

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Title Supreme Court: Special Holiday Declaration for Dec 24, 1951

Law: Proclamation No. 300

Decision Date: Dec 22, 1951

Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines, declares December 24, 1951, a special public holiday to provide citizens with an uninterrupted Christmas celebration.

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Context and Justification

Christmas Day falls on Tuesday, December 25, 1951.
December 23, 1951, is a Sunday, making December 24 (Monday) an opportune day to extend the holiday without affecting public interests.
The holiday allows the people to have continuous holiday observance from Sunday through Tuesday.

Legal Authority

The proclamation is made under the authority granted by Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code of the Philippines.
The power to declare special public holidays is vested in the President of the Philippines.

Implementation and Formalization

The Proclamation was signed by President Elpidio Quirino.
The formal act included affixing the Seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
The document was executed in Manila on December 22, 1951.

Purpose and Public Interest

The declaration is intended to provide the nation a well-deserved period of rest and celebration.
It ensures that such a holiday extension does not prejudice or negatively impact public interests or government functions.

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