Proclamation No. 2439, issued on August 16, 1985, declares August 19, 1985, as a non-working special public holiday in Quezon City. This day commemorates the 107th birth anniversary of former President Manuel L. Quezon, a significant figure in Philippine history. The proclamation allows residents to celebrate his legacy with appropriate ceremonies. The declaration was made by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, emphasizing the importance of honoring national leaders.
August 16, 1985
PROCLAMATION NO. 2439
DECLARING MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1985, AS A NON-WORKING SPECIAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN QUEZON CITY
WHEREAS, Monday, August 19, 1985, marks the 107th birth anniversary of the late President Manuel L. Quezon, one of the foremost leaders and statesmen the country has ever produced; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Quezon City desire to celebrate his birthday with fitting ceremonies.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Monday, August 19, 1985, as a non-working special public holiday in Quezon City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines, to be affixed. cd
DONE in the City of Manila, this 16th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five.