Law Summary
Purpose and Significance
- The holiday is intended to provide Filipinos, both in the homeland and abroad, the opportunity to attend church services and pray for the late President.
- It encourages memorial services to honor the memory, character, and public service of Manuel L. Quezon.
Legal Authority and Implementation
- The proclamation is made pursuant to Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- The declaration is enacted by the President of the Philippines, Sergio Osmeña.
- The official proclamation is signed by the President and the Secretary to the President, bestowing it full legal effect.
Formality and Documentation
- The proclamation was executed and sealed in Manila on July 16, 1945.
- It bears the signatures of the President and the Secretary to the President, serving as legal authentication of the holiday declaration.