Declaring Monday, October 12, 2009, as Special Working Day in Quezon City
Proclamation No. 1908, issued on October 7, 2009, declares October 12, 2009, as a special working day in Quezon City to commemorate its 70th Foundation Day. The proclamation highlights Quezon City's development into a progressive urban center and recognizes its effective local governance and environmental management. The declaration was made at the request of the Mayor of Quezon City, emphasizing the city's significance over the past seven decades. The proclamation was signed by Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita under the authority of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 1908
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 7, 2009
PROCLAMATION NO. 1908
DECLARING MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009, AS SPECIAL WORKING DAY IN QUEZON CITY
WHEREAS, on October 12, 1939, then President Manuel L. Quezon signed into law Commonwealth Act No. 502 establishing Quezon City;
WHEREAS, for the past seventy (70) years, Quezon City has dramatically developed and grown into a progressive urban center of government, trade, commerce, industry, education, health and information technology;
WHEREAS, Quezon City is an inspiring example of effective local governance, financial maturity and dynamism, and balanced environmental management;
WHEREAS, Monday, October 12, 2009, marks the 70th Foundation Day anniversary of Quezon City; ESacHC
WHEREAS, the Office of the Mayor requested that Monday, October 12, 2009 be declared as special working day instead of a non-working day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary, by authority of Her Excellency, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, do hereby declare Monday, October 12, 2009, as special working day 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.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 7th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.
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Declaring Monday, October 12, 2009, as Special Working Day in Quezon City, Proclamation No. 1908, Oct 7, 2009 (Philippines)
Declaring Monday, October 12, 2009, as Special Working Day in Quezon City, Proclamation No. 1908 (Phil. 2009)
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