Republic of the Philippines

Department of Justice
PAROLE AND PROBATION ADMINISTRATION
DOJ Agencies Bldg., NIA Road cor. East Ave.
1100 Quezon City

February 28, 2008

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR
NO. 03 S. 2008

TO : :The Deputy Administrator

All Regional Directors/OICs
All Division Chiefs

SUBJECT :: Proclamation Nos. 1462 and 1463

Attached for your information and guidance is Department Circular No.5,

S. 2008, dated 21 February 2008, re Proclamation Nos. 1462 (DECLARING
FEBRUARY 25, 2008 AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING DAY THROUGHOUT
THE COUNTRY FOR THE OBSERVANCE OF THE 22 ND ANNIVERSARY OF
THE EDSA PEOPLE POWER) and 1463 (DECLARING THE REGULAR
HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL NON-WORKING DAYS FOR THE YEAR 2008),
both dated 18 February 2008, from the Office of the President.

Be guided accordingly.

(SGD.) ISMAEL J. HERRADURA

Administrator

Distribution

1 - Deputy Administrator
1 ea - All Divisions/Planning Staff/TS/RA
1 ea - All Regional Offices
1 - Records

IJH/jing/MC-procl1462and1463
 Republika ng Pilipinas
KAGAWARAN NG KATARUNGAN
Department of Justice
Manila

21 February 2008

DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. 5

TO : Undersecretaries and Assistant Secretaries

All Heads of Bureaus, Commissions and Offices
under the Department
Chiefs of Service/Staff in the Office of Secretary

SUBJECT: Proclamation Nos. 1462 and 1463 dated 18 February

2008 from the Office of the President

Attached for your information and guidance are the following

issuances from the Office of the President:

1. Proclamation No. 1462 dated February 18, 2008 entitled

“DECLARING FEBRUARY 25, 2008 (MONDAY) AS A SPECIAL
(NON-WORKING) DAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY FOR THE
OBSERVANCE OF THE 22 ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE EDSA PEOPLE
POWER REVOLUTION.”

2. Proclamation No. 1643 dated February 18, 2008 entitled

“DECLARING THE REGULAR HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL (NON-
WORKING ) DAYS FOR THE YEAR 2008.”

(SGD.) RAUL M. GONZALES

Secretary

Encl. : As stated
 Office of the President
of the Philippines
Malacañang

MALACAÑANG RECORDS OFFICE

Manila, February 19, 2008

HON. RAUL M. GONZALES

Secretary
Department of Justice
Manila

Sir:

I have the honor to transmit for your information and guidance

certified copies of the following Presidential Issuances:

1. Proclamation No. 1462 dated February 18, 2008 entitled

“DECLARING FEBRUARY 25, 2008 (MONDAY) AS A
SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY THROUGHOUT THE
COUNTRY FOR THE OBSERVANCE OF THE 22ND
ANNIVERSARY OF THE EDSA PEOPLE POWER
REVOLUTION.”

2. Proclamation No. 1463 dated February 18, 2008 entitled

“DECLARING THE REGULAR HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL
(NON-WORKING) DAYS FOR THE YEAR 2008.

Very truly yours,

MARIANITO M. DIMAANDAL
Director IV
Malacañang Records Office

Rm. 101, Mabini Hall, Malacañang, Manila Telefax No. 736-1346, 735-6201 loc. 6016
 MALACAÑANG
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 1462

DECLARING FEBRUARY 25, 2008 (MONDAY) AS A SPECIAL (NON-

WORKING) DAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY FOR THE
OBSERVANCE OF THE 22ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE EDSA
PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION

WHEREAS, this year marks the 22nd anniversary of the

EDSA People Power Revolution with the theme “KAPAYAPAAN AT
PAGKAKAISA TUNGO SA KAUNLARAN!”;

WHEREAS, the historic event, which restored and ushered

political, social and economic reforms in the country, serves as an
inspiration to Filipinos everywhere as we continue to chart our
collective course as a nation and as a people;

WHEREAS, it is fitting that the entire Filipino nation be

given the opportunity to observe this milestone in our country’s
history;

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 February 25, 2008
(Monday)
As a special (non-working) day throughout the country.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and

caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

City of Manila, this 18th day of February, in the year of Our

Lord, Two Thousand and Eight.

(SGD.) GLORIA M. ARROYO

By the President:

(SGD.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA

Executive Secretary
 MALACAÑANG PALACE
Manila

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 1463

DECLARING THE REGULAR HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL(NON-WORKING) DAYS

FOR THE YEAR 2008

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9492 (“R. A. No. 9492”) dated July 24, 2007,
entitled “An Act Rationalizing the Celebration of National Holidays Amending for the
Purpose Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order No. 292, as amended
otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987”, was issued to declare certain
days (specific or movable) as special or regular holidays;

WHEREAS, R. A. 9492 provides that holidays, except those which are religious
in nature, are moved to the nearest Monday unless otherwise modified by law, order or
proclamation;

WHEREAS, May 1 (Labor Day) has been a long cherished tradition of workers, a
holiday which trade unions fought very hard to institutionalize in the country and an
international event that the workers want to celebrate on its exact date;

WHEREAS, in order to enable our countrymen to have a more meaningful

observance of Christmas and New Year, to strengthen their ties with one another, it is
fitting to declare December 26, 2008 (Friday) and December 29, 2008 ( Monday) as
additional special (non-working) days throughout the country;

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 order:

SECTION 1. The following regular holidays and special days for the year 2008
shall be observed in the country:

A. Regular Holidays

Maundy Thursday - March 20 (Thursday)

Good Friday - March 21 (Friday)
Araw ng Kagitingan - April 7(Monday), Monday
nearest April 9
Labor Day - May 1 (Thursday)
Independence Day - June 9 (Monday), Monday
nearest June 12
National Heroes Day - August 25 (Monday), Last
Monday of August
Bonifacio Day - December 1 (Monday),
Monday nearest
November 30
 Christmas Day - December 25 (Thursday)
Rizal Day - December 30 (Tuesday)

B. Special (non-working ) Holidays

Ninoy Aquino Day - August 18 (Monday),

All Saints Day
Additional special (non-working) day
Additional special (non-working) day
Last Day of the Year
Monday nearest August
21
- November 1 (Saturday)
- December 26 (Friday)
- December 29 (Monday)
- December 31
(Wednesday)

SECTION 2. The Proclamation declaring a national holiday for the

observance of Eidul Fitr shall hereafter be issued after the approximate date of
the Islamic holiday has been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar
(Hijra) or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever
is possible or convenient. To this end, the Office on Muslim Affairs shall inform the
Office of the President on which day the holiday fall.

SECTION 3. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall

promulgate the implementing guidelines for this Proclamation.

SECTION 4. This Proclamation shall take effect immediately.

SECTION 5. This Proclamation shall be published in a newspaper of

general circulation.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, 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 18th day of February, in the Year of Our
Lord Two Thousand and Eight.

(SGD.) GLORIA M. ARROYO

By the President:

(SGD.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA

Executive Secretary