Proclamation No. 1071, s. 2015

MALACANAN PALACE MANILA

PROCLAMATION NO. 1071

DECLARING THURSDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2016, AS A SPECIAL (NON- WORKING) HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY

WHEREAS, the Edsa People Power Revolution, which restored our democratic institution and ushered in political, social and economic reforms in the country, serves as an inspiration to Filipinos everywhere as a nation and as a people;

WHEREAS, 25 February 2016 marks the 30!" Anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution;

WHEREAS, the Edsa People Power Commission requested that 25 February 2016 be declared as a Special (non-working) holiday throughout the

country in celebration of the 30! Anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution;

WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper that the entire Filipino nation be given the opportunity to observe this milestone in our country’s history.

NOW, THEREFORE, |, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Thursday, 25 February 2016, as a special (non-working) holiday throughout the country in celebration of the 30" Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF., | 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 July , inthe year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Fifteen. r

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THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES