Proclamation No. 785, s. 2005

MALACANANG

Manila BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 785

DECLARING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2005, AS A SPECIAL NATIONAL HOLIDAY

WHEREAS, Friday, February 25, 2005, marks the 19" 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 but fitting and proper 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 Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Friday, February 25, 2005, as a special national holiday.

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 9th day of February, in the year .of Our

Lord, Two Thousand and Five.

By the President:

Ao A-

EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary

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