Proclamation No. 356, s. 2003

MALACANANG MEN 1063] Manila PMS LIBRARY

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 356

DECLARING FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2003 AS A SPECIAL DAY IN DAGUPAN CITY

WHEREAS, the City Government of Dagupan has launched its bid to gain the title as the Bangus Capital of the world through the first-ever Bangus Festival held on April 28 to May 1, 2002. The Bangus Festival coincided with the Pista’y Dayat 2002 celebration along the Lingayen Gulf Coastline;

WHEREAS, among the highlights included in the 2" Bangus Festival are the Gilon! Gilon! Dance Parade, cookfest, rodeo and the City’s bid for the world’s longest barbeque grill, wherein the uniquely delectable Bonuan Bangus will be the main feature; and

WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper to give Dagupefios enough time to join and celebrate this important event with appropriate ceremonies.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALBERTO G. ROMULO, Executive Secretary, by order of Her Excellency, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, do hereby declare Friday, May 2, 2003, as a special day in the City of Dagupan.

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 4 day of April ; , in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Three. 4

By order of the President:

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ALBERTO G. ROMULO Executive Secretary

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LIBRARY BCODE009514 QUIN C. LAGONERA Senior Deputy Executive Secretary