Period of Mourning for Salvador H. Laurel

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PROCLAMATION NO. 544: Period of Mourning for Salvador H. Laurel

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Title Supreme Court: Period of Mourning for Salvador H. Laurel

Law: Proclamation No. 544

Decision Date: Jan 29, 2004

Proclamation No. 544 declares a period of mourning in the Philippines to honor Salvador H. Laurel's service and fight against dictatorship, with flags flown at half-mast for seven days and the possibility of a state funeral at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

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Recognition of Salvador H. Laurel's Public Service and Legacy

Acknowledgement of Laurel’s selfless, dedicated, and sincere service to the country as Vice President, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and Senator.
Emphasis on his contributions to fighting dictatorship and preserving democratic institutions.
His death regarded as a significant loss invoking deep sorrow, admiration, and gratitude among Filipinos.

Protocols During the Mourning Period

Flags in all government buildings and installations, locally and abroad, to be flown at half-mast for seven (7) days starting from January 29, 2004.
Flags at specific key government edifices, including the Office of the Vice President, Philippine Senate, House of Representatives, and Department of Foreign Affairs, to remain at half-mast beyond seven days until the funeral.

State Funeral and Burial

Call for the Armed Forces of the Philippines to conduct a state funeral for former Vice President Laurel.
Provision for burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, contingent upon the Laurel family’s wishes.

Formality and Authority

Proclamation signed by Executive Secretary Alberto G. Romulo on behalf of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Sealing of the proclamation with the official seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
Date and place of issuance: Manila, January 29, 2004.

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