MALACAÑANG
ManilaBY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
Proclamation No. 172
DECLARING THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER OF EACH YEAR AS "ARMED FORCES DAY"
WHEREAS, the Philippine Army, now the Armed Forces of the Philippines, was officially created and organized with the approval of the National Defense Act on December 21, 1935;
WHEREAS, the esprit de corps among the members of the Armed Forces is greatly enchanced by instilling into the mind and heart of every soldier that pride in the traditions of his organization, that spirit of oneness, and that singleness of purpose, all of which are essential for securing cohesive and successful military action; and
WHEREAS, to attain this objective, it is imperative that a day of each year be designated on which all members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines may devote their time, thought and energies in extolling and commemorating the birth of their organization;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines, do hereby declare December 21 of each year as "Armed Forces Day" and call upon...
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Declaring the Twenty-First Day of December of Each Year As "Armed Forces Day"
Proclamation No. 172
Summary of Proclamation No. 172
Declaring the Twenty-First Day of December of Each Year as "Armed Forces Day"
- The Philippine Army, now the Armed Forces of the Philippines, was officially created and organized with the approval of the National Defense Act on December 21, 1935. (Preamble)
- The esprit de corps among the members of the Armed Forces is greatly enhanced by instilling pride in the traditions of the organization, a spirit of oneness, and a singleness of purpose, which are essential for securing cohesive and successful military action. (Preamble)
- To attain this objective, it is imperative that a day of each year be designated on which all members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines may devote their time, thought, and energies in extolling and commemorating the birth of their organization. (Preamble)
- December 21 of each year is declared as "Armed Forces Day". (Section 1)
- All members of the Armed Forces, both in the active and inactive service, are called upon to join in the observance of the day in such manner as may be determined by the Chief of Staff. (Section 1)
Declaring the Twenty-First Day of December of Each Year as "Armed Forces Day"
- The Philippine Army, now the Armed Forces of the Philippines, was officially created and organized with the approval of the National Defense Act on December 21, 1935. (Preamble)
- The esprit de corps among the members of the Armed Forces is greatly enhanced by instilling pride in the traditions of the organization, a spirit of oneness, and a singleness of purpose, which are essential for securing cohesive and successful military action. (Preamble)
- To attain this objective, it is imperative that a day of each year be designated on which all members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines may devote their time, thought, and energies in extolling and commemorating the birth of their organization. (Preamble)
- December 21 of each year is declared as "Armed Forces Day". (Section 1)
- All members of the Armed Forces, both in the active and inactive service, are called upon to join in the observance of the day in such manner as may be determined by the Chief of Staff. (Section 1)