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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Proclamation No. 832, March 25, 1971 ]

AUTHORIZING THE ZARZUELA FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC., TO CONDUCT a NATIONWIDE FUND CAMPAIGN DURING THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1971.

WHEREAS, the Zarzuela Foundation of the Philippines, Inc., is a cultural organization established by a group of civic-spirited citizens and outstanding businessmen committed to revival, formation, propagation and presentation of the Filipino zarzuela which is one of the most cherished forms of entertainment among the Filipinos in the Spanish era and even until 1935;

WHEREAS, in addition to presenting selected zarzuelas, the Foundation will conduct a thorough research on and collate all existing material pertaining to the zarzuela; and

WHEREAS, in order to effectively carry out its noble objectives, the Foundation needs the financial and moral support of the public;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby authorize the Zarzuela Foundation of the Philippines, Inc., to conduct a nationwide fund campaign during the period March 1 to December 31, 1971. I call upon all citizens and residents of the country, irrespective of nationality, race or creed, to assist in this endeavor by giving generously of their means and to actively support the campaign. I further call upon all cultural organizations of the country to assist the Foundation in its laudable objective.1aшphi1

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 25th day of March, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-one.

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

By the President:

(Sgd.) ALEJANDRO MELCHOR
Executive Secretary

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