Proclamation No. 2308, issued on September 8, 1983, declares September 9, 1993, as "Sergio Osmeña, Sr. Day" in the province of Cebu and the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Danao, and Toledo. This proclamation honors Don Sergio Osmeña, Sr., a notable figure in Philippine history, recognized for his advocacy of national unity. The date marks the 105th anniversary of his birth, and appropriate ceremonies are encouraged to commemorate his contributions. Despite the observance, it will remain a regular working and school day.
September 8, 1983
PROCLAMATION NO. 2308
DECLARING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER, 9, 1993 AS "SERGIO OSMEÑA, SR. DAY" IN THE PROVINCE OF CEBU AND IN THE CITIES OF CEBU, MANDAUE, LAPU-LAPU, DANAO, AND TOLEDO
WHEREAS, Don Sergio Osmeña, Sr., President of the Philippine Commonwealth, espoused the cause of national unity during his whole career in the public service, thus, earning for himself the worthy appellation of "Apostle of National Unity";
WHEREAS, this 9th of September is the 105th birth anniversary of this great Filipino; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to honor him with appropriate ceremonies;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Friday, September 9, 1983, as "Sergio Osmeña, Sr. Day" in the province of Cebu and in the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Danao, and Toledo. It shall, however, be a regular working and school day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed. cd i
DONE in the City of Manila, this 8th day of September, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Three.