Declaring Saturday, April 11, 2009, as a Special (Non-Working) Day Throughout the Country
Proclamation No. 1752, issued on April 8, 2009, declares Saturday, April 11, 2009, as a special non-working day throughout the Philippines. This designation is made in recognition of the traditional observance of Holy Week, which is a significant cultural and religious period for the Filipino people. The proclamation aims to provide citizens with the opportunity to reflect on the importance of Holy Week and engage in its associated traditions without hindrance. It is signed by Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita, under the authority of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
April 8, 2009
PROCLAMATION NO. 1752
DECLARING SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2009, AS A SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
WHEREAS, Saturday, April 11, 2009 falls between Good Friday and Easter Sunday; IEaCDH
WHEREAS, Saturday, falling between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, has been traditionally declared a special day throughout the country;
WHEREAS, the observance of Holy Week is one of our people's most cherished traditions;
WHEREAS, our people must be given the full and uninterrupted opportunity to ponder on the significance of the Holy Week and to properly observe its traditions with religious fervor, without prejudice to public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary, by authority of Her Excellency, President GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, do hereby declare Saturday, April 11, 2009, as a special (non-working) day 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 8th day of April, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine. EHTISC