Proclamation No. 773, s. 2005

MALACANANG

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 773

DECLARING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2005, AS SPECIAL (NON- WORKING) DAY IN THE PROVINCE OF BULACAN

WHEREAS, Thursday, February 3, 2005, marks the birth anniversary of the late Blas F. Ople;

WHEREAS, Blas F. Ople, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, former Senate President and Secretary of Labor, had devoted decades of his life to selfless, dedicated and sincere service to our country and our people;

WHEREAS, the late Blas F, Ople, a son of Bulacan, has been a model to the Filipino people especially to the "Bulakenyos%

WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper that the people of the Province of Bulacan 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, co hereby déclare Thursday, February 3, 2005, as special (non-working) day in the Province of Bulacan.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my nand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

Done in the City of Manila, this 31st day of January, in the year of Our

Lord, Two Thousand and Five. By “4 of the President:

EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary

By the Executive Secretary:

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Senior Deputy Executive Secretary