Title
Holiday in Cebu for Osmena's Birthday
Law
Proclamation No. 157
Decision Date
Sep 6, 1963
Diosdado Macapagal declares September 9, 1963, a special public holiday in Cebu Province and the cities of Cebu, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, and Toledo to honor the birthday of former President Sergio Osmeña Sr., a key figure in Philippine nationalism and independence.

Stated basis for the holiday

  • The proclamation recognizes Monday, September 9, 1963 as the birthday of the late President Sergio Osmeña Sr..
  • The proclamation states that President Osmeña Sr. is honored as a patriot, statesman, and staunch advocate of nationalism and Philippine independence.
  • The proclamation states that the people of Cebu should be afforded an opportunity to celebrate the event with appropriate ceremonies.

Coverage: where the holiday applies

  • The special public holiday applies in Cebu Province.
  • The special public holiday applies in the City of Cebu.
  • The special public holiday applies in the City of Danao.
  • The special public holiday applies in the City of Lapu-lapu.
  • The special public holiday applies in the City of Toledo.

What is declared

  • Proclamation No. 157 declares Monday, September 9, 1963 as a special public holiday in the covered areas.
  • The proclamation centers the holiday observance on the birthday of Sergio Osmeña Sr..

Signatories and formality

  • The proclamation is signed by Diosdado Macapagal as President of the Philippines.
  • Rufino G. Hechanova signs “By the President” as Executive Secretary.
  • The proclamation is made “Done in the City of Manila” on September 6, 1963.

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