Declaring Wednesday, 27 April 2016, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Lapu-Lapu
Proclamation No. 1251, issued on April 12, 2016, designates Wednesday, April 27, 2016, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Lapu-Lapu. This proclamation recognizes the significance of the Kadaugan sa Mactan celebration, which commemorates the historical Battle of Mactan, an important event in Philippine history. The declaration aims to provide the residents of Lapu-Lapu the opportunity to celebrate and participate in the festivities with appropriate ceremonies. The proclamation is authorized by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., on behalf of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- <--!0000-->Proclamation No. 1251
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 12, 2016
PROCLAMATION NO. 1251
DECLARING WEDNESDAY, 27 APRIL 2016, AS A SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY IN THE CITY OF LAPU-LAPU
WHEREAS, Wednesday, 27 April 2016, marks the celebration of the Kadaugan sa Mactan, a cultural and historical event in the City of Lapu-Lapu;
WHEREAS, the Battle of Mactan is among the significant events in Philippine history and serves as testimony to the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Filipinos; and
WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of Lapu-Lapu be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR., Executive Secretary, by authority of His Excellency, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, do hereby declare Wednesday, 27 April 2016, as a special (non-working) day in the City of Lapu-Lapu.
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 12th day of April, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Sixteen. TIADCc
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Declaring Wednesday, 27 April 2016, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Lapu-Lapu, <--!0000-->Proclamation No. 1251, Apr 12, 2016 (Philippines)
Declaring Wednesday, 27 April 2016, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Lapu-Lapu, <--!0000-->Proclamation No. 1251 (Phil. 2016)
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