Special Holiday on Dec 31, 1953

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PROCLAMATION NO. 1: Special Holiday on Dec 31, 1953

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Title Supreme Court: Special Holiday on Dec 31, 1953

Law: Proclamation No. 1

Decision Date: Dec 30, 1953

Ramon Magsaysay, President of the Philippines, declares December 31, 1953, a special public holiday to create a continuous holiday period surrounding the New Year celebrations.

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Authority for Declaration

The proclamation is issued by the President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay.
The power to declare the holiday is derived from Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.

Date and Official Effectiveness

The proclamation was signed and made effective on December 30, 1953, in Manila.
It officially recognizes December 31, 1953, as a special public holiday for the whole country.

Legal Formalities and Execution

The document bears the signature of President Ramon Magsaysay.
The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to the proclamation.
The Executive Secretary, Fred Ruiz Castro, countersigned the document.

Context and Implications

The declaration falls within a period involving existing holidays, creating an extended holiday period.
It provides legal basis for treating December 31, 1953, as a day off or special holiday across the Philippines, subject to existing laws on holidays and public service operations.

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