Declaring the Period From October 24 to 31, 1954, and Every Week Beginning With the Fourth Sunday of Every October Thereafter As Barrio Farmers’ Week

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Proclamation No. 76

Declaring the Period from October 24 to 31, 1954, and Every Week Beginning with the Fourth Sunday of Every October Thereafter as Barrio Farmers Week

- Recognizes that there are 15 million Filipinos living in rural areas under economic and social conditions that need improvement. (Preamble)
- Acknowledges that national progress can be advanced by pursuing a program of amelioration operating at the barrio level, aimed at broadening opportunities for developing human and natural resources in rural areas. (Preamble)
- Emphasizes the importance of focusing public attention on the requirements and capacities of barrios, fostering rural-mindedness and leadership among barrio people, and stimulating nationwide efforts of self-help towards rural betterment. (Preamble)
- Declares the period from October 24 to 31, 1954, and every week beginning with the fourth Sunday of every October thereafter, as Barrio Farmers Week. (Section 1)
- Authorizes and directs municipal, provincial, and national government officials to make available their facilities and personnel for the successful prosecution of the objectives of the Barrio Farmers Week. (Section 1)
- Designates the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to take charge of and coordinate all activities in commemoration of the Barrio Farmers Week. (Section 1)
- Urges civic-spirited citizens and civic organizations to cooperate wholeheartedly to ensure the success of this observance. (Section 1)
- Repeals Proclamation No. 398, dated June 16, 1953, on Barrio Improvement Week. (Section 2)