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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Proclamation No. 1186, September 27, 1973 ]

DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 7 TO 13, 1973, AS HISPANIC WEEK.

WHEREAS, the National Federation of Spanish Professors, in coordination with the Department of Education and Culture, is holding a series of activities in observance of “Dia de la Hispanidad” which falls on October 12,1973;

WHEREAS, the occasion marks the introduction of Spanish culture and civilization into the New World, and is observed worldwide in all countries bearing Spanish cultural influence;

WHEREAS, the Philippines is among the countries whose early civilization, heritage and culture trace their roots to Spanish origin;

WHEREAS, there is need to invite and focus public attention to the forthcoming celebration to remind our people of the lasting contribution of Spain to our politico-socio-cultural development and growth as a nation, as well as to enhance our historical and cultural ties with the Spanish-speaking world; and

WHEREAS, the observance of the occasion will give meaning to our cultural heritage from Spain, even as it should accentuate the Government’s efforts toward international goodwill and understanding;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare the period from October 7 to 18, 1973, as Hispanic Week or “Semana Hispanica.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 27th day of September, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-three.

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

By the President:

(Sgd.) ROBERTO V. REYES
Acting Executive Secretary

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