Proclamation No. 1462, s. 2008

MALACANANG - MANILA

• BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 1452

DECLARING FEBRUARY 25, 2008 (MONDAY) AS & SPECIAL (NON- WORKING) DAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY FOR THE OBSERVANCE OF THE 22"2 ANNIVERSARY OF THE EDSA PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION

WHEREAS, this year marks the 22"¢ anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution with the theme “KAPAYAPAAN AT PAGKAKAISA TUNGO SA KAUNLARAN?”;

WHEREAS, the historic event, which restored and ushered pelitical, socizi and economic reforms in the country, serves as an inspiration to Filipinos everywhere as we continue to chart our collective course as a nation and as a people;

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

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare February 25, 2008 (Monday) as a special (non- working) day throughout the country.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, | have hereunto set mv hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

18th

By the President:

City of Manila, this day of February, in the year of Our

Lord, Two Thousand and Hight. EDUARDO R, ERMITA

Executive Secretary Pa ates

F.MEN S.ZTy

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