Proclamation No. 2039, issued on April 14, 2010, declares April 27, 2010, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Lapu-Lapu. This date marks the 489th anniversary of the Battle of Mactan, a significant cultural and historical event in Philippine history. The proclamation emphasizes the importance of this occasion for the residents, allowing them to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies. It was signed by Executive Secretary Leandro R. Mendoza, under the authority of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
April 14, 2010
PROCLAMATION NO. 2039
DECLARING TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010 AS SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY IN THE CITY OF LAPU-LAPU
WHEREAS, Tuesday, April 27, 2010, marks the 489th anniversary of the Battle of Mactan, which has been described now as the "KADAUGAN SA MACTAN", a cultural and historical event for the City of Lapu-Lapu; IHcTDA
WHEREAS, the Battle of Mactan is among the significant events in Philippine history and serves as testimony to the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Filipinos; and
WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper that the residents of the City of Lapu-Lapu be given full opportunity to celebrate the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LEANDRO R. MENDOZA, Executive Secretary, by authority of Her Excellency, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, do hereby declare Tuesday, April 27, 2010, as special (non-working) day in the City of Lapu-Lapu.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 14th day of April, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Ten.