Holiday in Cebu for Osmena's Birthday

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PROCLAMATION NO. 157: Holiday in Cebu for Osmena's Birthday

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Title Source: Supreme Court: 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.

Law Summary

Occasion for the Holiday

The holiday commemorates the birthday of the late President Sergio Osmeña Sr.
Sergio Osmeña Sr. was the second President of the Philippine Commonwealth.
He was recognized as a patriot, a statesman, and a staunch advocate of nationalism and Philippine independence.

Purpose and Scope

The holiday aims to afford the people of Cebu and the specified cities the opportunity to celebrate and honor President Sergio Osmeña Sr.'s birthday.
It encourages appropriate ceremonies and observances within the declared localities.

Authority and Enforcement

The declaration is made by the President of the Philippines, Diosdado Macapagal.
The proclamation is officially signed and sealed, giving it full legal effect.
The proclamation was issued in Manila on September 6, 1963.

Legal Effect

The holiday is a special public holiday, distinct from a regular public holiday, and implies specific local observance in the areas named.
The proclamation authorizes local government units and communities within the designated areas to hold relevant commemorative activities.

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