Legal authority and declared purpose
- Proclamation No. 454 is issued under the President’s authority under Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- Proclamation No. 454 recognizes paying homage to the dead on All Saints Day as a cherished tradition.
- Proclamation No. 454 requires that the people be given full opportunity to observe November 1 with religious fervor.
Special public holiday coverage
- Proclamation No. 454 declares that Friday, November 1, 1957 is a special public holiday.
- Proclamation No. 454 applies to the people of the Philippines by granting the public full opportunity to observe All Saints Day.
Official execution and signing
- Proclamation No. 454 is signed by Carlos P. Garcia, President of the Philippines.
- Proclamation No. 454 bears the attestation of Fortunato De Leon, Executive Secretary.
- Proclamation No. 454 is dated and signed in the City of Manila on October 22, 1957.