Proclamation No. 1756, s. 2009

MALACANANG Manila

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 1756

• DECLARING MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009 AS SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY IN THE CITY OF LAPU-LAPU _

WHEREAS, Monday, April 27, 2009, marks the 488!" 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 Monday, April 27, 2009, as special (non-working) day in the City of Lapu- Lapu.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I 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 17 tay of April , in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.

By authority of the President:

EDUARDO R. ERMITA

Executive Secretary

By the Beetutive Secretary:

Wel RA

Senior ‘Deputy Executive Secretary