Proclamation No. 2367, issued on July 20, 1984, designates July 23 as "Mabini Day," a special non-working public holiday in the Province of Batangas and its cities. This date commemorates the 120th birthday of Apolinario Mabini, known as the "Sublime Paralytic," whose contributions are celebrated as a vital part of the nation's heritage. The proclamation reflects the desire of the people of Batangas to honor Mabini's legacy with appropriate ceremonies each year. It was signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, affirming its significance and observance.
July 20, 1984
PROCLAMATION NO. 2367
DECLARING THE TWENTY THIRD OF JULY NINETEEN HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR AND EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER AS "MABINI DAY" AND A SPECIAL NON-WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS AND THE CITIES EMBRACED THEREIN
WHEREAS, Monday, July 23, 1984, marks the 120th birthday of Apolinario Mabini, popularly known as the "Sublime Paralytic" whose ideals and principles in life are now the nation's treasured legacy; and
WHEREAS, the people of Batangas, his birthplace, desire to celebrate his natal day 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 the twenty-third day of July 1984 and every year thereafter as "Mabini Day" and a special non-working public holiday in the Province of Batangas and the cities therein.
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 20th day of July, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Four.