Days of National Mourning for PAF Crash

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PROCLAMATION NO. 1185: Days of National Mourning for PAF Crash

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Days of National Mourning for PAF Crash

Law: Proclamation No. 1185

Decision Date: Jul 7, 2021

Rodrigo Roa Duterte declares July 7 to 12, 2021, as Days of National Mourning in honor of the military personnel and civilians who lost their lives in the tragic C-130 aircraft crash in Sulu, with the national flag to be flown at half-mast during this period.

Purpose and Significance of the Mourning

The declaration acknowledges the great tragedy experienced by the nation.
It calls for a solemn and respectful commemoration of the benevolent service and heroic acts of the fallen military personnel.
The nation expresses solidarity with the grieving families and friends of the victims.

Legal Basis for Mourning Protocols

Cites Republic Act No. 8491, also known as the "Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines," which mandates the flying of the Philippine Flag at half-mast as a sign of mourning during significant tragedies.
The President of the Philippines is empowered to order the flag at half-mast on all buildings and places where the flag is displayed.

Implementation Instructions

The national flag shall be flown at half-mast on all government buildings and military installations throughout the Philippines during the declared period.
The public is requested to offer prayers for the eternal repose of the souls of the victims.

Authority and Formalization

The declaration is issued by the President of the Republic of the Philippines under his constitutional and legal powers.
The proclamation is signed by the President and the Executive Secretary, and sealed with the Republic of the Philippines' seal.
The formal effectivity date is July 7, 2021, in Manila.

This proclamation exemplifies the solemn recognition of national tragedy and the formal mechanisms through which the government expresses collective mourning and respect for fallen heroes and civilians alike.

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