Declaring the Period Between Independence Day, July 4, and July 31, 1940, as the Time for the Fifth Commonwealth Roll Call of the Red Cross in the Philippines

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Summary of Proclamation No. 569

Declaring the Period for the Fifth Commonwealth Roll Call of the Red Cross in the Philippines

- The period between Independence Day (July 4) and July 31, 1940, is declared as the time for the Fifth Commonwealth Roll Call of the Red Cross in the Philippines.
- The Philippines has been fortunate to avoid the suffering and miseries afflicting millions due to the outbreak of war in Europe.
- The Philippine Red Cross should be prepared to cooperate with the American Red Cross in extending aid to innocent victims of these tragic events.
- The Philippine Red Cross carries out various services throughout the archipelago, including:
    - Providing relief to victims of public calamities. (Section 3)
    - Serving over a million persons, principally children, in the field of public health through nurses and dentists. (Section 3)
    - Assisting families affected by leprosy and paroled lepers upon their return to community life. (Section 3)
    - Training individuals in First Aid and Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick. (Section 3)
    - Engaging in other public welfare activities. (Section 3)
- Continuing and expanding these services requires the moral and financial support of all citizens and residents of the Philippines.
- All citizens and residents are called upon to assist actively in the organization and conduct of the Roll Call and to provide generous and special support this year to enable the Red Cross to meet its obligations and responsibilities. (Section 4)