Historical Significance
- The declaration honors General Miguel Malvar, recognized as a heroic figure in Philippine history.
- General Malvar was the last Filipino general to surrender in the Filipino-American War, highlighting his importance in the fight for Philippine independence.
Occasion for the Holiday
- The holiday was proclaimed to allow the people of Batangas to properly celebrate the 90th birthday of General Malvar.
- This provides the local population the opportunity to commemorate a significant historical figure in their province.
Legal Authority
- The proclamation cites Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code as the legal basis for the President's authority to declare special public holidays.
- This legal provision empowers the President to designate special holidays by official proclamation.
Formal Execution
- The proclamation was officially signed by President Ramon Magsaysay in Manila on September 26, 1955.
- The seal of the Republic of the Philippines was affixed to authenticate the document.
- The Executive Secretary, Fred Ruiz Castro, also certified the proclamation by signing the document.
Scope and Effect
- The holiday is limited geographically to the province of Batangas.
- The declaration does not extend or apply to other provinces or regions.
- It is a one-time special public holiday specifically for the date commemorating General Malvar's 90th birthday.