Authorizing the Philippine Tuberculosis Society to Conduct A National Fund and Educational Drive During the Period From August 19 to September 30, 1952

MALACAÑANG
Manila

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

Proclamation No. 327

AUTHORIZING THE PHILIPPINE TUBERCULOSIS SOCIETY TO CONDUCT A NATIONAL FUND AND EDUCATIONAL DRIVE DURING THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 19 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1952.

WHEREAS, the crusade being waged against tuberculosis in the Philippines is an all-important national health movement, the primordial purpose of which is the safeguarding of the general well-being of the people;

WHEREAS, the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, which is exclusively dedicated to this difficult task, is undertaking a continuing nation-wide campaign for the control and prevention of this dreadful disease and its effort in this direction is yielding splendid results; and

WHEREAS, to better accomplish its objective, the Society is resolutely pursuing a program of expansion and other allied activities, and in order to enable it to cope as effectively as possible with the increasing demands arising from the challenge posed by this scourage, it is necessary for the people to support it wholeheartedly by providing it with funds sufficiently adequate to carry out its mission;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ELPIDIO QUIRINO,...

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Summary of Proclamation No. 327

Authorizing the Philippine Tuberculosis Society to Conduct a National Fund and Educational Drive
- The Philippine Tuberculosis Society is authorized to conduct a national fund and educational drive from August 19 to September 30, 1952. (Section 1)
- The purpose of the drive is to support the Society's crusade against tuberculosis in the Philippines, which is an important national health movement aimed at safeguarding the general well-being of the people. (Preamble)
- The Society is undertaking a nationwide campaign for the control and prevention of tuberculosis, and its efforts are yielding positive results. (Preamble)
- The Society needs to expand its program and activities to cope with the increasing demands posed by the tuberculosis scourge. (Preamble)
- All citizens and residents of the Philippines, regardless of nationality or creed, are called upon to assist in this humanitarian campaign by giving generously to provide the Society with adequate funds to carry out its mission. (Section 1)
- All treasurers of provincial, city, and municipal governments, as well as school officials, are authorized to accept voluntary contributions and donations for the Philippine Tuberculosis Society and issue official receipts. (Section 1)