Declaring Monday, December 7, 2009, as Special (Non-Working) Day in the Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes
Proclamation No. 1956, issued on November 27, 2009, declares December 7, 2009, as a special (non-working) day in Virac, Catanduanes, in celebration of "Kaaldawan Nin Virac." This cultural event coincides with the town fiesta and aims to foster active participation from local barangays, non-government organizations, and civic groups. The celebration is intended to highlight both religious and historical significance while promoting tourism as a vital source of revenue for the municipality. The proclamation is authorized by Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita on behalf of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 1956
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 27, 2009
PROCLAMATION NO. 1956
DECLARING MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2009, AS SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VIRAC, PROVINCE OF CATANDUANES
WHEREAS, Monday, December 7, 2009, marks the celebration of "Kaaldawan Nin Virac" of the Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes; TASCDI
WHEREAS, "Kaaldawan Nin Virac" is a cultural event set to coincide with the celebration of the town fiesta;
WHEREAS, the combined celebration of the "Kaaldawan Nin Virac" and town fiesta will encourage active participation of the 63 barangays in Virac, as well as non-government organizations, civic organizations and other line agencies in various phases of events that have both religious and historical significance and will ultimately pave the way for the promotion and advancement of the tourism industry, which is a big source of revenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary, by authority of Her Excellency, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, do hereby declare Monday, December 7, 2009, as special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes.
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 27th day of November, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.
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Declaring Monday, December 7, 2009, as Special (Non-Working) Day in the Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes, Proclamation No. 1956, Nov 27, 2009 (Philippines)
Declaring Monday, December 7, 2009, as Special (Non-Working) Day in the Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes, Proclamation No. 1956 (Phil. 2009)
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