Sources: Inquirer.net and Philippines public holidays. Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, in behalf of President Macapagal-Arroyo, earlier signed Proclamation No. 1455 which declared Wednesday, February 13, 2008, a special nonworking holiday in the city of ParaƱaque.
Yesterday, Mayor, Florencio Bernabe Jr., announced that there would be no work in government and private offices and classes in private and public schools in the city on February 13, which has been declared "ParaƱaque Day".