June 19, 1997 as a Special Day in Laguna and San Pablo City
Proclamation No. 1009-A, issued on June 11, 1997, amends an earlier proclamation by declaring June 19, 1997, as a special day in the Province of Laguna and the City of San Pablo to commemorate "Dr. Jose P. Rizal Day." This designation allows local officials, civic and religious groups, schools, and businesses to participate in a traditional parade and other ceremonies. The proclamation emphasizes the importance of commemorating this day with appropriate activities, reflecting the local community's commitment to honoring Rizal's legacy. The declaration was made by President Fidel V. Ramos, reinforcing the significance of the date in the region.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 1009-A
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 11, 1997
PROCLAMATION NO. 1009-A
AMENDING PROCLAMATION NO. 1009 DATED MAY 22, 1997 BY DECLARING THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1997, AS A SPECIAL DAY IN THE PROVINCE OF LAGUNA AND IN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO
WHEREAS, Proclamation No. 1009 was issued on 22 May 1997 declaring Thursday, June 19, 1997 as "Dr. Jose P. Rizal Day" in the province of Laguna and the City of San Pablo;
WHEREAS, in commemoration thereof, a traditional parade will be held to be participated in by the officials from the Province of Laguna and San Pablo City, various civic and religious groups, public and private schools and business/commercial establishments;
WHEREAS, in previous years, the said date had been declared a special day in the Province of Laguna and the City of San Pablo to allow the people therein the fullest opportunity to commemorate the day with appropriate ceremonies;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Thursday, June 19, 1997 as a special day in the Province of Laguna and in the City of San Pablo.
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 11th day of June, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Seven.
Cite This Law
June 19, 1997 as a Special Day in Laguna and San Pablo City, Proclamation No. 1009-A, Jun 11, 1997 (Philippines)
June 19, 1997 as a Special Day in Laguna and San Pablo City, Proclamation No. 1009-A (Phil. 1997)
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