State mourning for President Quezon

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PROCLAMATION NO. 1-W: State mourning for President Quezon

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Title Supreme Court: State mourning for President Quezon

Law: Proclamation No. 1-w

Decision Date: Jul 10, 2017

Sergio Osmeña proclaims a month of national mourning from August 1 to September 1, 1944, in honor of Manuel Luis Quezon, the first President of the Philippines, following his death in the United States.

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Circumstances Surrounding the Death

Manuel Luis Quezon died on August 1 at 10:05 AM in Saranac Lake, New York, USA.
His death is mourned as an irreparable loss by his family, friends, and the Filipino nation.

Recognition of Manuel Luis Quezon's Contributions

Acknowledged as the first President of the Philippines who served nearly nine years with honor and distinction.
His leadership and legacy are of national importance warranting official commemoration.

Official Directives During the Mourning Period

National flags to be displayed at half-mast on all public buildings of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
Symbolizes the solemn respect due to the memory of President Quezon.

Legal Authority and Formalization

Proclamation issued by President Sergio Osmeña, exercising constitutional powers.
Official sealing and signing formalized the declaration on August 1, 1944, at Washington, D.C.
Demonstrates the exercise of executive authority in national matters of bereavement and respect.

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