Change of Araw ng Kagitingan 2004 to April 7

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MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 138: Change of Araw ng Kagitingan 2004 to April 7

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Title Supreme Court: Change of Araw ng Kagitingan 2004 to April 7

Law: Memorandum Order No. 138

Decision Date: Mar 9, 2004

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo orders the Secretary of National Defense to lead the observance of Araw ng Kagitingan on April 7, 2004, instead of April 9, 2004, to avoid conflicting with Good Friday and honor the heroism of Filipino soldiers during World War II.

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Adjustment of Date for the 2004 Araw ng Kagitingan Observance

The original date for Araw ng Kagitingan observance in 2004 was April 9.
April 9, 2004, coincided with Good Friday, an important religious day for Christians in the Philippines and worldwide.
To ensure the observance is conducted with appropriate reverence and meaningful activities, the date was changed.

Presidential Authority and Implementation

The change in date was made by the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, exercising her legal powers.
The Araw ng Kagitingan observance was officially moved to April 7, 2004.
The order was issued in Manila on March 9, 2004.

Legal and Administrative Formalities

The memorandum order bears the signature of the President and the Executive Secretary, confirming the issuance and authenticity of the order.
The directive ensures that national commemorations respect religious observances and promote meaningful participation by the public and government bodies.

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