Historical Context and Basis for the Declaration
- On October 15, 1903, Act No. 946 was promulgated by the Philippine Commission, merging the town of Nagpartian with Bangui, the latter being the mother town.
- Executive Order No. 87, series of 1912, later separated Nagpartian from Bangui.
- The separation took effect on January 1, 1913, rendering Nagpartian an independent municipality.
- On February 28, 1914, Act No. 2390 officially changed the name of Nagpartian to Burgos, in honor of the martyred priest Jose Burgos.
Legal Authority for the Declaration
- The proclamation was issued by President Benigno S. Aquino III.
- It was executed under the powers vested in the President by law.
Call to Support and Cooperation
- All concerned governmental departments, agencies, and instrumentalities are enjoined to support the observance.
- State universities and colleges (SUCs), government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs), and local government units (LGUs) are also urged to extend necessary assistance.
Formality and Effectivity
- The proclamation was signed and sealed in Manila on January 9, 2013.
- The document bears the signatures of President Benigno S. Aquino III and Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., thereby validating and formalizing the declaration.