WHEREAS, the world at large suffered a distinct loss in the sudden death of John F. Kennedy, President of the United States;

WHEREAS, his untiring efforts for democracy and freedom have contributed to the promotion of world peace; and

WHEREAS, his administration has strengthened the special relations existing between the Philippines and the United States;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Diosdado Macapagal, President of the Philippines, in tribute to President John F. Kennedy for his achievements in promoting world peace, democracy, and freedom, do hereby proclaim the period from November 23, 1963, to the date of his burial as a period of national mourning. During this period, flags of all government buildings and installations throughout the Philippines shall be flown at half-mast. The representatives of the Philippines in foreign countries should make arrangements; for the display, of the flag at half-mast over all embassies, legations and consular offices.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 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 23rd day of November, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and sixty-three.

DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL
President of the Philippines

By the President:
RUFINO G. HECHANOVA
Executive Secretary