Proclamation No. 623, s. 2004

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MEN lip 42371 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. _ 623

DECLARING A DAY OF NATIONAL MOURNING OVER THE DEATH OF NICK JOAQUIN, NATIONAL ARTIST

WHEREAS, the death of national artist Nick Joaquin is a big loss to our nation;

WHEREAS, it is fitting to set aside a day of national mourning to honor a great Filipino who has left an enduring legacy to our people.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare a day of national mourning on Sunday, May 2, 2004, for national artist Nick Joaquin. Flags of all government buildings and institutions throughout the country shall, on that day, be flown at half mast.

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 30thof April, in the year of Our Lord, two thousand four.

By the President:

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ALBERTO G. ROMULO Executive Secretary

MARCELA 9/RAFANAN

DIRECTOR IV Malacahang Records Office