PROCLAMATION NO. 1043, March 28, 2006
DECLARING THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006, AS SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY IN 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 Thursday, April 27, 2006, 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, this 28th day of March, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Six.
(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
By the Executive Secretary:
(Sgd.) JOAQUIN C. LAGONERA
Senior Deputy Executive Secretary