PROCLAMATION NO. 549, February 13, 2004

[ PROCLAMATION NO. 549, February 13, 2004 ]

DECLARING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2004, AS A SPECIAL NATIONAL HOLIDAY

WHEREAS , Wednesday, February 25, 2004, marks the 18th anniversary of the February 22 to 25, 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution;

WHEREAS , the EDSA People Power Revolution restored our democratic institutions and ushered in meaningful political, social and economic reforms in the country;

WHEREAS , it is fitting that people of the Philippines be given full opportunity to honor the memory of the EDSA People Power Revolution with appropriate ceremonies.

NOW THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO , President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Wednesday, February 25, 2004, as a special national holiday.

DONE , in the City of Manila, this 13th day of February, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Four."

(Sgd.) Gloria Macapagal - Arroyo

By the President

(Sgd.) ALBERTO G. ROMULO Executive Secretary