Legal basis and historical landmark context
- The proclamation recognizes that Resolution No. 2 dated May 6, 1998 by the National Historical Institute declared Malacañang Palace a National Historical Landmark.
- The proclamation recognizes that Presidential Decree No. 260 dated August 1, 1973 also declared Malacañang Palace a National Historical Landmark.
- The proclamation frames the renaming as consistent with Malacañang Palace’s historical significance.
- The proclamation links presidential administrations to historical periods reflected through Malacañang Palace.
Policy and purpose statement
- The proclamation declares it is “fitting and proper” for Malacañang Palace to recognize the historic connection past presidents have with it.
- The proclamation explains the renaming is intended as a tangible reminder of President Ramon Magsaysay’s administration.
- The proclamation bases the honor on the room’s historic value and its use during President Magsaysay’s presidency.
- The proclamation’s purpose is commemorative: honoring past service to the nation of President Magsaysay.
What is renamed (the covered room)
- The proclamation renames the Family Dining Room, Malacañang Palace.
- The proclamation identifies the room as a location favored by President Ramon Magsaysay.
- The proclamation specifies that the room was used by President Magsaysay as a location for his cabinet meetings during his presidency.
- The proclamation declares the room shall henceforth be known as the “Magsaysay Room.”
When and where the naming applies
- The renaming applies to the Family Dining Room within Malacañang Palace.
- The proclamation’s commemorative rationale focuses on President Ramon Magsaysay’s presidency and his use of the room for cabinet meetings.
- The proclamation is executed in the City of Manila.
- The proclamation is dated August 31, 2003, reflecting the timing of the renaming.
Effect, record, and ceremonial particulars
- The proclamation directs that the room “shall henceforth be known as the Magsaysay Room.”
- The proclamation states the President set her hand to the proclamation and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.
- The proclamation is signed in the ceremonial form reflecting presidential issuance and executive authorization.
- The proclamation bears the signatures of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Alberto G. Romulo as Executive Secretary.