Proclamation No. 824, s. 2005

MALACANANG

‘Manila BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES MPU IBA PROCLAMATION NO. 824

DECLARING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2005 AS SPECIAL (NON- WORKING) DAY IN THE CITY OF LAPU-LAPU

WHEREAS, Wednesday, April 27, 2005, marks the 484" anniversary of the Battle of Mactan, which has been described now as the "KADAUGAN SA MACTAN’, a cultural and historical event for the City of Lapu-Lapu;

WHEREAS, the Battle of Mactan is among the significant events in Philippine history and serves as testimony to the rich cultural and _ historical heritage of the Filipinos; and

WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper that the residents of the City of Lapu-Lapu be given full opportunity to celebrate this historic event with appropriate ceremonies.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary, by authority of Her Excellency, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, do hereby

declare Wednesday, April 27, 2005, as special (non-working) day in the City of Lapu-Lapu.

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, this4thday of April , in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Five.

By authority of the President:

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EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary

By the Executive Secretary:

CAN ine UIN C. LAGONBRA

Senior Deputy Executive Secretary