Proclamation No. 1765-A, issued on August 10, 1978, by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, declares November 27, 1978, as a day of mourning in the Philippines for the death of Pope Paul VI, who passed away on August 7, 1978. The proclamation recognizes Pope Paul VI's significant contributions to international peace and his historic visit to the Philippines in 1970. On this day, the National Flag is directed to be flown at half-mast in honor of the late Pope during his funeral. This proclamation serves to commemorate the Pope’s legacy and his connection to the Filipino people.
August 10, 1978
PROCLAMATION NO. 1765-A
DECLARING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1978, AS A DAY OF MOURNING OVER THE DEATH OF POPE PAUL VI AND DIRECTING THAT THE NATIONAL FLAG BE LOWERED AT HALF-MAST ON THE DAY OF HIS FUNERAL
WHEREAS, Pope Paul VI, the highest official of the Catholic Church and apostle of international peace and understanding died on August 7, 1978 in Rome; and
WHEREAS, it may be recalled that on November 27, 1970, Pope Paul VI, the first Pope to travel outside Italy, paid a visit to our country, a distinct honor that shall be remembered and treasured in the memory of our people; aisa dc
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Monday, November 27, 1978, as a day of mourning in the Philippines.
I hereby direct that the National Flag be lowered at half-mast on the day of his funeral.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed. cdt
DONE in the City of Manila, this 10th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Eight.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 74 No. 35, 6783-3 Supp., on August 28, 1978.