Proclamation No. 549, s. 2004

MALACANANG MANILA

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 549

DECLARING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2004, AS A SPECIAL NATIONAL HOLIDAY

WHEREAS, Wednesday, February 25, 2004, marks the 18" anniversary of the February 22 to 25, 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution;

WHEREAS, the EDSA People Power Revolution restored our democratic institutions and ushered in meaningful political, social and economic reforms in the country;

WHEREAS, it is fitting that the people of the Philippines be given full opportunity to honor the memory of the EDSA People Power Revolution with appropriate ceremonies.

NOW THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare ~ Wednesday, February 25, 2004, as a special national holiday.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 13+ day of February, in the year of Our

Lord, Two Thousand and Four.

By the President:

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ALBERTO G. ROMULO Executive Secretary

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