Declaration of EDSA People Power Holiday

Proclamation No. 331 declares Tuesday, February 25, 2003 as a special national holiday.
The holiday date commemorates the 17th anniversary of the February 22 to 25, 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution.
The proclamation recognizes the EDSA People Power Revolution for restoring democratic institutions and ushering in meaningful political, social and economic reforms.
The proclamation provides that the people of the Philippines shall have full opportunity to honor the memory of the EDSA People Power Revolution through appropriate ceremonies.

Proclamation No. 331 is issued under the signature of ALBERTO G. ROMULO, Executive Secretary.
The issuance is expressly “by order of Her Excellency GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO.”
The proclamation bears the formal attestations and signatures of ALBERTO G. ROMULO and the Executive Secretary’s by-order signatory.
Joaquin C. Lagonera, Deputy Executive Secretary, affixes signature “By the Executive Secretary.”

Proclamation No. 331 applies to the date it declares: Tuesday, February 25, 2003.
The proclamation’s operative command is the designation of February 25, 2003 as a special national holiday for the Philippine public.
The proclamation’s ceremonies purpose is directed toward enabling public observance on February 25, 2003.

Proclamation No. 331 frames the holiday as a commemoration of the February 22 to 25, 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution.
The proclamation links the holiday to anniversary observance, specifically the 17th anniversary.
Proclamation No. 331 treats commemorative recognition as both civic and ceremonial through appropriate ceremonies.

Proclamation No. 331 is done in the City of Manila.
The proclamation states it is done on February 19, 2003.
The proclamation indicates that the seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed as part of execution.

Proclamation No. 331 contains no separability, repealing, sunset, or implementing-rules provisions.