Declaring Wednesday, February 25, 2004, as a Special National Holiday

MALACAÑANG
Manila

PROCLAMATION No. 549

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

WHEREAS, Wednesday, February 25, 2004, marks the 18th 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 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 the 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 13th day of February, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Four."

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(Sgd.)GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
President

By the President:

(Sgd.)ALBERTO G. ROMULO
Executive Secretary

Summary of Proclamation No. 549

Declaration of Special National Holiday
- Wednesday, February 25, 2004 is declared a special national holiday. (Entire Proclamation)
- This is to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution from February 22 to 25, 1986. (Whereas Clause 1)
- The EDSA People Power Revolution restored democratic institutions and brought about political, social, and economic reforms in the country. (Whereas Clause 2)
- It is fitting for the people of the Philippines to have the opportunity to honor the memory of the EDSA People Power Revolution with appropriate ceremonies. (Whereas Clause 3)