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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 1960

DECLARING TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1980 AS "ARAW NG KAGITINGAN."

WHEREAS, the Fall of Bataan, the Fall of Corregidor and Battle of Bessang Pass are some of the historical milestones in our fight for freedom and democracy during the last world war; and

WHEREAS, in view of the common spirit of heroism and bravery portrayed by the Filipino soldier in those event, their celebration may be consolidated in one date for economy and convenience, in this way serving also to emphasize their importance;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Tuesday, May 6, 1980 as "Araw ng Kagitingan," and direct that the Fall of Bataan, Fall of Corregidor and Battle of Bessang Pass be celebrated jointly.

The national celebration shall be held at Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila.

April 9, 1980, although a legal holiday, shall be a regular working day.

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 Paoay, Ilocos Norte, this 2nd day of April, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and eighty.

(SGD.) FERDINAND E. MARCOS
President of the Philippines

By the President:

(SGD.) JUAN C. TUVERA
Presidential Assistant

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