Law Summary
Occasion for the Holiday
- The holiday commemorates the ninety-fifth anniversary of the creation of the municipality of Magalang.
- The anniversary occurs annually on December 13, with the specific declaration made for 1954.
Authority for the Declaration
- The proclamation is issued under the authority vested in the President of the Philippines by Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- This section empowers the President to declare special holidays within certain jurisdictions.
Purpose of the Holiday Declaration
- To provide the residents of Magalang the opportunity to celebrate their municipality's founding anniversary.
- To enable appropriate ceremonies and activities marking the historical event.
Issuance and Authentication
- The proclamation was signed by President Ramon Magsaysay.
- The seal of the Republic of the Philippines was affixed to authenticate the proclamation.
- The issuance took place in Manila on December 4, 1954.
Role of the Executive Secretary
- The proclamation includes the signature of the Executive Secretary, Fred Ruiz Castro.
- The Executive Secretary acts as the official attester of the President's proclamation.