MALACAÑANG

Manila

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 142

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.

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