Dec. 31, 1954 Declared Special Holiday

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PROCLAMATION NO. 103: Dec. 31, 1954 Declared Special Holiday

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Title Supreme Court: Dec. 31, 1954 Declared Special Holiday

Law: Proclamation No. 103

Decision Date: Dec 27, 1954

A proclamation designates a fundraising campaign period to rehabilitate and develop Mt. Samat into a national shrine, urging citizens and organizations to contribute to its conservation and construction of a memorial, while fostering a sense of ownership and pride in the preservation of the site.

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Authority for the Declaration

The proclamation was made by the President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay.
Authority derives from Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.

Context and Reason for Declaration

December 30, 1954 (Thursday) and January 1, 1955 (Saturday) were already recognized holidays.
Declaring December 31 as a special holiday creates a continuous holiday period.

Formalization of Proclamation

The proclamation was issued on December 27, 1954, in Manila.
The document bears the signature of President Ramon Magsaysay and the Executive Secretary, Fred Ruiz Castro.

Legal Effect and Implementation

The proclamation legally establishes December 31, 1954, as a special public holiday nationwide.
It mandates public recognition and observance of the holiday, subject to preserving public interests.

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