Purpose and basis for the holiday
- The holiday is declared because the first anniversary of the organization of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur falls on September 17, 1953.
- The proclamation is issued to afford the people of the province full opportunity to celebrate the anniversary with appropriate ceremonies.
Coverage and observance
- The special public holiday applies to the Province of Zamboanga del Sur.
- The proclaimed holiday is observed on Thursday, September 17, 1953.
- The proclamation focuses on local observance by the people of the province for anniversary ceremonies.
Legal effect as a holiday declaration
- Proclamation No. 408 proclaims Thursday, September 17, 1953 as a special public holiday in Zamboanga del Sur.
- The proclamation establishes the anniversary date as a legally recognized public holiday for that province.
Formalities and sign-off
- The proclamation is signed in Manila on September 11, 1953.
- It bears the signature of ELPIDIO QUIRINO, President of the Philippines.
- It is attested by MARCIANO ROQUE, Acting Executive Secretary.