Declaring February 23, 2009 as Special Holiday for All Schools in Observance of EDSA People Power Revolution
Proclamation No. 1728, issued on February 19, 2009, designates February 23, 2009, as a special holiday for all schools in the Philippines to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. This event is celebrated for its role in restoring political, social, and economic reforms in the country, serving as an inspiration for national unity and progress. The proclamation aims to provide an opportunity for the Filipino nation to observe this significant milestone in their history. The declaration was made by Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita under the authority of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 1728
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 19, 2009
PROCLAMATION NO. 1728
DECLARING FEBRUARY 23, 2009, (MONDAY) AS A SPECIAL HOLIDAY FOR ALL SCHOOLS IN OBSERVANCE OF THE 23RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE EDSA PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION
WHEREAS, this year marks the 23rd anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution; cSIADH
WHEREAS, the historic event which restored and ushered political, social and economic reforms in the country, serves as an inspiration to Filipinos everywhere as we continue to chart our collective effort as a nation and as a people;
WHEREAS, it is but fitting that the entire Filipino nation be given the opportunity to observe this milestone in our country's history;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary, by order of Her Excellency, PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, do hereby declare February 23, 2009 (Monday) as a special holiday for all private and public schools at all levels throughout the country.
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 19th day of February, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.
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Declaring February 23, 2009 as Special Holiday for All Schools in Observance of EDSA People Power Revolution, Proclamation No. 1728, Feb 19, 2009 (Philippines)
Declaring February 23, 2009 as Special Holiday for All Schools in Observance of EDSA People Power Revolution, Proclamation No. 1728 (Phil. 2009)
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