Republic of the Philippines
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Malacañang Palace, Manila

PROCLAMATION No. 277

DECLARING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2002 AND SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2002 AS SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY'S THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY

          WHEREAS, paying homage to the dead on All Saints Day, Celebrated on the first day of November of every year, is one of our most cherished traditions;

          WHEREAS, All Saints Day, which is a Nationwide Special Day, falls on a Friday, November 1, 2002;

          WHEREAS, to give full opportunity to our people to properly observe the day with all its religious fervor, which invariably requires them to travel to and from different regions of the country, and upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Department of Tourism, Thursday, October 31, 2002, and Saturday, November 2, 2002 may be declared as special (non-working) days without detriment to the public interest;

          NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Thursday, October 31, 2002 and Saturday, November 2, 2002 as special (non-working) days throughout the country.

          Manila, October 18, 2002