Proclamation No. 1886, issued on September 16, 2009, designates October 28, 2009, as a special non-working day in the Municipality of Dingle, Province of Iloilo. This declaration commemorates the "Cry of Lincud," the first battle cry of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule, which took place on the same date in 1898. The proclamation aims to allow the local population to participate in celebrations honoring this significant historical event. The declaration is authorized by Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita under the authority of then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
September 16, 2009
PROCLAMATION NO. 1886
DECLARING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009, AS SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DINGLE, PROVINCE OF ILOILO
WHEREAS, the First Battle Cry of Revolution against Spain in the Province of Iloilo and Panay known as the "Cry of Lincud" happened on October 28, 1898 in the Municipality of Dingle, Province of Iloilo; TEDHaA
WHEREAS, to commemorate this historical event, it is but fitting and proper that the people of the Municipality of Dingle, Province of Iloilo, be given full opportunity to join the celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary, by authority of Her Excellency, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, do hereby declare Wednesday, October 28, 2009, as special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Dingle, Province of Iloilo.
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 16th day of September, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine. TAECaD