Proclamation No. 149, s. 2002

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 149

DECLARING FEBRUARY 2, 2002 AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING DAY IN COMMEMORATION OF CONSTITUTION DAY

WHEREAS, the Constitution, as the fundamental law of the land, envisions a just and humane society and a government that embodies the ideals and aspirations of the Filipino people, promotes the common good, and secures to themselves and their posterity the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace;

WHEREAS, love and respect for the Constitution will promote and strengthen the ideals of patriotism, good citizenship, active participation in the social, political and

economic development of the country and respect for the rule of law and democratic principles;

WHEREAS, in order to instill in the hearts and minds of the Filipinos the noble and lofty ideals enshrined in the Constitution, it is but fitting to give the people the opportunity to celebrate Constitution Day with fitting ceremonies in the entire country.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare and proclaim February 2, 2002 as a special non-working day to give the people opportunity to celebrate Constitution day with fitting ceremonies in the entire country.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, | hereby set my hand and cause the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed. ‘

Done in the City of Manila, this 24*4ay of January , in the year of Our Lord, two thousand and two.

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By the President: Received JAN 28 2002 (49. fl, PH ALBERTO G. ROMULO oa

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