January 9, 2008 as Special (Non-Working) Day in Pangasinan
Proclamation No. 1442, issued on January 8, 2008, declares January 9, 2008, as a special (non-working) day in the Province of Pangasinan. This day commemorates Pangasinan Veterans' Day, marking the anniversary of the Lingayen Gulf Landing in 1945, which highlights the bravery of Filipino soldiers and veterans. The proclamation emphasizes the importance of allowing residents to celebrate the occasion with appropriate ceremonies to honor their contributions and sacrifices. The declaration was made by Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita, under the authority of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 1442
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 8, 2008
PROCLAMATION NO. 1442
DECLARING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2008, AS SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY IN THE PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN
WHEREAS, Wednesday, January 9, 2008, marks the celebration of Pangasinan Veterans' Day in the Province of Pangasinan;
WHEREAS, January 9, 1945 commemorates the triumphant Lingayen Gulf Landing of the Allied Forces which showcased the heroism and bravery of Filipino soldiers, guerillas and civilians but also recognizes the tremendous contributions and valiant sacrifices of our veterans;
WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper that the people of the Province of Pangasinan be given full opportunity to celebrate the occasion with appropriate ceremonies. HCITcA
NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary, by authority of Her Excellency, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, do hereby declare Wednesday, January 9, 2008 as special (non-working) day in the Province of Pangasinan. THcEaS
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 January, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eight.
Cite This Law
January 9, 2008 as Special (Non-Working) Day in Pangasinan, Proclamation No. 1442, Jan 8, 2008 (Philippines)
January 9, 2008 as Special (Non-Working) Day in Pangasinan, Proclamation No. 1442 (Phil. 2008)
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