Proclamation No. 269




MALACAÑAN PALACE MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES [ Proclamation No. 269, July 20, 1964 ] AUTHORIZING THE PHILIPPINE TUBERCULOSIS SOCIETY, INC., TO CONDUCT A NATIONAL FUND AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN DURING THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 19 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1964 WHEREAS, tuberculosis is a debilitating disease that saps the validity of the Filipino people and decreases their productivity at this time of expanding industrialization; WHEREAS, for the country’s general welfare and interest, it is imperative that this dreadful disease be controlled and contained to enable our people to enjoy health as well as economic and social stability; WHEREAS, for the last fifty-four years the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc., has been of immense help to the Government in its crusade against the White Plague, thereby bringing relief and hope to countless TB victims; and WHEREAS, it is only through the unstinted moral and financial support of our people that the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc., can continue to maintain and intensify its health services for the benefit of the public; NOW, THEREFORE, I, DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby authorize the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc., to conduct its National Fund and Educational Campaign during the period from August 19 to September 30, 1964. I call upon all citizens and residents of the Philippines irrespective of nationality or creed, to give generously of their means so that we may protect ourselves and our children from a dreadful disease. Likewise, I authorize all the treasurers of provincial, city, and municipal governments, as well as school officials to accept for the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc., voluntary contributions and donations and to issue official receipts therefor, and enjoin them to participate actively in this charitable endeavor by lending it their utmost support and cooperation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the sea] of-the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.1aшphi1 Done in the City of Manila, this 20th day of July, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and sixty-four. DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL President of the Philippines By the President: CALIXTO O. ZALDIVAR Acting Executive Secretary The Lawphil Project - Arellano Law Foundation