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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Proclamation No. 323, January 2, 1968 ]

DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 18 TO 24, 1968, AS “PHILIPPINE CONSTRUCTION WEEK.”

WHEREAS, the construction industry touches the very core of our national economic development program;

WHEREAS, the technical knowledge, special skills and resources of our Filipino contractors contribute greatly to the progress and the growth of the nation;

WHEREAS, the 8th convention of the International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors Associations in Manila during the period from March 10 to 24, 1968, climaxes a decade characterized by tremendous improvement in construction techniques and greater utilization of modern construction equipment; and

WHEREAS, it is desirable to recognize the important role the Philippine construction industry has played in our development program and in promoting national progress through regional unity and cooperation;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare March 16 to 24, 1968, as “Philippines Construction Week” and enjoin all concerned to contribute to the success of the celebration of the Week.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.1aшphi1

Done in the City of Manila, this 2nd day of January, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and sixty-eight.

(Sgd.) FERDINAND E. MARCOS
President of the Philippines

By the President:

(Sgd.) RAFAEL M. SALAS
Executive Secretary

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