Proclamation No. 540, s. 1995

MALACANANG

Manila

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 540

DECLARING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 3995, AS A SPECIAL DAY: THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY

WHEREAS, the February 22-25, 1986 EDSA Revolution re- stored democratic institutions and ushered in meaningful political, social, and economic reforms;

WHEREAS, the triumph of this Revolution was anchored upon People Power, the spontaneous demonstration of the citizens solidarity in seeking to transform Philippine Society and chart a new course for their nation by linking arms and courageously asserting their democratic rights;

WHEREAS, February 25 is an opportune occasion for the Filipino people to reflect and celebrate this historic day;

WHEREAS, to celebrate this finest moment in our con- temporary history as a nation and to enable every Filipino to participate in the commemorative celebrations, it is necessary to declare Saturday, February 25, 1995, as a special day throughout the country.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by Book I, Chapter 7, Section 26, of the Administrative Code of 1987, do hereby declare Saturday, February 25, 1995, as a special day throughout the country.

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 23rd day of February, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and ninety five.

Be

By the President:

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Executive Secretary