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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Proclamation No. 142, February 16, 1993 ]

DECLARING FEBRUARY 25, 1993 AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY

WHEREAS, the February 22-25, 1986 EDSA Revolution restored democratic institution and ushered in meaningful political, social and economic reforms;

WHEREAS, the triumph of this Revolution was anchored upon People Power, the spontaneous demonstration of the citizens solidarity in seeking to transform Philippine society and chart a new course for their nation by linking arms and courageously asserting their democratic right;

WHEREAS, February 25 is an opportune occasion for the Filipino people to reflect and celebrate this historic day;

WHEREAS, to celebrate this finest moment in our contemporary history as a nation and to enable every Filipino to participate in the commemorative celebrations, it is necessary to declare February 25, 1993 as a special non-working holiday;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Thursday, 25 February 1993, as a special non-working holiday nationwide.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.ℒαwρhi৷

DONE in the City of Manila this 16th day of February, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and ninety-three.

(Sgd.) FIDEL V. RAMOS

By the President:

(Sgd.) ANTONIO T. CARPIO
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel

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