Proclamation No. 1263, s. 2007

MALACANANG

Manila BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO, 1263

DECLARING FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2007 AS SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY IN THE CITY OF LAPU-LAPU

WHEREAS, Friday, April 27, 2007, marks the 486" anniversary of the Battle of Mactan, which has been described now as the "KADAUGAN SA MACTAN” a cultural and historical event for the City of Lapu-Lapu;

WHEREAS, the Battle of Mactan is among the significant events in Philippine history and serves as testimony to the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Filipinos; and

WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper that the residents of the City of Lapu-Lapu be given full opportunity to celebrate the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary, by authority of Her Excellency, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, do hereby declare Friday, April 27, 2007, as special (non-working) day in the City of Lapu- Lapu.

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, thisg3,;qday of March _, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Seven.

By authority of the President: EPUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary

By the _Execiitive Secretary:

~— Aone ale QUIN C. LAG

Senior Deputy Executive Secretary