Proclamation No. 1398, s. 2007

MALACANANG Manila t BY TiiE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 1398 DECLARING MOI"DAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2007, AS SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY It" THE PROVINCE OF QUEZON WHEREAS, Monday, November 5, 2007,' marks the death anniversary of Apolinario de la Cruz, better known as 'ermano Puli'; the great man from Lukban, QfJeZOn; WHEREAS, Hermano Pule rendered invaluable' service in our country by founding the brotherhoorj popularly known as Confradia De Jesus; WHEREAS, the brotherhood or religious organization that Hermanp: Pule founded spread like wildfire in the Province of Tayabas (now Quezon, Laguna and some towns in Batangas) /l/hich historical research has proved as one, way of showingnationalism during that time; " WHEREAS, it is b;jt fitting and proper to honor and emulate the heroism and patriotism of Apo!inario (:-Iermano Puli) de la Cruz and give the people of Quezon Province full opportunity to commemorate the event with appropriate ceremonies. NOW, THEREFOIE, I, EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary, by authority of Her Exceflency, GLORIA MACAPAGAl-ARROYO, do hereby dec!are Monday., November 5; 2007., as special (non-working) day in the Province of Quezon. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Repub)ic of the Philrppi,les to be affixed. Done in the City of Manila, this 9th day of October , in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Seve;;. ' By authority of the Presrdent: k:i::-- EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executi'i/e Secretary By th~Cl;Jti:ve Secretary: ,f '\ 'l 1:::::~~ lQ I , f' If".;"':'; ( ;:-- .,7I "--J ~ QUI C: 'L.460 c' ~ Senior Deputy Executi:feSecretary I..' .1 f,ll