PROCLAMATION NO. 1599, August 22, 2008

[ PROCLAMATION NO. 1599, August 22, 2008 ]

DECLARING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008, AS SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

WHEREAS , Thursday, September 18, 2008, marks the 56th Foundation Day anniversary of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur;

WHEREAS , it is but fitting and proper that the people of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur, be given full opportunity to celebrate the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary, by authority of Her Excellency, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, do hereby declare Thursday, September 18, 2008, as special (non-working) day in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur.

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 22nd day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eight.

By authority of the President:

(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary

By the Executive Secretary:

(Sgd.) JOAQUIN C. LAGONERA Senior Deputy Executive Secretary