March 22, 2008 as Special (Non-Working) Day throughout the Country
Proclamation No. 1471, issued on March 13, 2008, declares Saturday, March 22, 2008, as a special non-working day across the Philippines. This day falls between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, and its designation as a special day aligns with the country's tradition of observing Holy Week. The proclamation emphasizes the importance of allowing the public time to reflect on the significance of this religious period. It aims to facilitate the proper observance of Holy Week traditions without compromising public interests.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 1471
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 13, 2008
PROCLAMATION NO. 1471
DECLARING SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2008, AS A SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
WHEREAS, Saturday, March 22, 2008 falls between Good Friday and Easter Sunday; aScIAC
WHEREAS, Saturday, falling between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, has been declared a special day throughout the country in the past;
WHEREAS, the observance of Holy Week is one of our people's most cherished traditions;
WHEREAS, our people must be given the full and uninterrupted opportunity to ponder on the significance of the Holy Week and to properly observe its traditions with religious fervor, without prejudice to public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary, by authority of Her Excellency, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, do hereby declare Saturday, March 22, 2008, as a special (non-working) day throughout the country. AIHaCc
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 13th day of March, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eight.
Cite This Law
March 22, 2008 as Special (Non-Working) Day throughout the Country, Proclamation No. 1471, Mar 13, 2008 (Philippines)
March 22, 2008 as Special (Non-Working) Day throughout the Country, Proclamation No. 1471 (Phil. 2008)
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