Rationale for the Declaration
- Christmas falls on a Friday, allowing for a potential extended holiday period.
- The following day, Sunday, December 27, is already a regular non-working day.
- Declaring Saturday, December 26, as a special holiday enables an uninterrupted Christmas break.
- The public holiday aims to respect the nation's deserved rest without harming public interest.
Legal Authority and Implementation
- The proclamation is issued by the President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino.
- The authority for this declaration is pursuant to Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- The proclamation is formalized with the President's signature and the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
- The document is dated December 21, 1953, in Manila.
Administrative Formalities
- The proclamation is officially signed by the President.
- The Acting Executive Secretary, Marciano Roque, also endorses the proclamation, ensuring administrative processing.
Impact and Effect
- The special holiday on December 26 allows citizens to have a continuous holiday spanning from Friday to Sunday.
- The declaration ensures the public can enjoy the Christmas festivities fully without interruption from work or public duties.
- This proclamation serves as an example of the government's power to modify work and holiday schedules through executive orders for public benefit.