Title
Naming Exec. Sec. Office as Corazon Aquino Room
Law
Proclamation No. 323
Decision Date
Jan 27, 2003
Proclamation No. 323 recognizes the historic connection between past presidents and Malacañang Palace, naming the Executive Secretary's Office as the Corazon C. Aquino Room in honor of her service as the first female President of the Philippines and her role in restoring democracy after the Marcos dictatorship.
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Historical Significance of Malacañang Palace

  • Malacañang Palace is recognized as a National Historical Landmark as per Resolution No. 2, dated May 6, 1998, by the National Historical Institute.
  • The Palace not only serves as the residence and official workplace of the President of the Philippines but also embodies the historical epochs represented by previous administrations.

Symbolic Recognition of Past Presidents

  • The proclamation acknowledges the importance of commemorating the connection of past presidents with Malacañang Palace.
  • By naming specific rooms after former presidents, it pays tribute to their roles in the country’s history and governance.

Legal Authority and Effectivity

  • The naming is effected under the powers vested in the President of the Philippines by law.
  • The proclamation was signed by then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and attested by the Executive Secretary, Alberto G. Romulo.
  • The act is formalized by the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines and dated January 27, 2003, in Manila.

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