Purpose of the Declaration
- The holiday is established to honor the tradition of paying homage to the dead on All Saints' Day.
- It aims to provide the people an opportunity to observe the day with full religious fervor and respect.
Legal Authority and Effectivity
- The proclamation is issued by the President of the Philippines, Diosdado Macapagal.
- The authority for declaring the special public holiday comes from section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- This official declaration is documented and sealed in the City of Manila on October 23, 1962.
Formalities and Execution
- The proclamation is officially signed by the President and attested by the Executive Secretary, Salvador L. Mariao.
- The document bears the seal of the Republic of the Philippines, giving it full legal effect.