Feb. 25, 2008 as Special (Non-Working) Day in Observance of the 22nd Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution
Proclamation No. 1462, issued on February 18, 2008, declares February 25, 2008, a special (non-working) day across the Philippines to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. This event is recognized for its significant role in restoring political, social, and economic reforms in the country. The proclamation emphasizes the importance of this milestone as an inspiration for Filipinos to unite and strive for peace and development. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo authorized the declaration to allow the nation to collectively observe this historic occasion.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 1462
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 18, 2008
PROCLAMATION NO. 1462
DECLARING FEBRUARY 25, 2008 (MONDAY) AS A SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY FOR THE OBSERVANCE OF THE 22ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE EDSA PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION
WHEREAS, this year marks the 22nd anniversary of the EDSA People Power revolution with the theme "KAPAYAPAAN AT PAGKAKAISA TUNGO SA KAUNLARAN!"; ECcaDT
WHEREAS, the historic event, which restored and ushered political, social and economic reforms in the country, serves as an inspiration to Filipinos everywhere as we continue to chart our collective course as a nation and as a people;
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the entire Filipino nation be given the opportunity to observe this milestone in our country's history;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare February 25, 2008 (Monday) 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. aDcHIC
City of Manila, this 18th day of February, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eight. ACIESH
Cite This Law
Feb. 25, 2008 as Special (Non-Working) Day in Observance of the 22nd Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, Proclamation No. 1462, Feb 18, 2008 (Philippines)
Feb. 25, 2008 as Special (Non-Working) Day in Observance of the 22nd Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, Proclamation No. 1462 (Phil. 2008)
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