MALACAÑANG

Manila

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 1886

DECLARING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009, AS SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DINGLE, PROVINCE OF ILOILO

WHEREAS, the First Battle Cry of Revolution against Spain in the Province of Iloilo and Panay known as the “Cry of Lincud” happened on October 28, 1898 in the Municipality of Dingle, Province of Iloilo;

WHEREAS, to commemorate this historical event, it is but fitting and proper that the people of the Municipality of Dingle, Province of Iloilo, be given full opportunity to join the celebration.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary, by authority of Her Excellency, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, do hereby declare Wednesday, October 28, 2009, as special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Dingle, Province of Iloilo.

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 September, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.

By authority of the President:

(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA

Executive Secretary

By the Executive Secretary:

(Sgd.) JOAQUIN C. LAGONERA

Senior Deputy Executive Secretary