Designating the Period From August 19 to September 19, 1949 As &Quot;anti-Tuberculosis Month&Quot; and Authorizing the Philippine Tuberculosis Society to Conduct A National Fund and Educational Drive During the Said Period.

MALACAÑANG
Manila

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

Proclamation No. 136

DESIGNATING THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 19 TO SEPTEMBER 19, 1949 AS "ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS MONTH" AND AUTHORIZING THE PHILIPPINE TUBERCULOSIS SOCIETY TO CONDUCT A NATIONAL FUND AND EDUCATIONAL DRIVE DURING THE SAID PERIOD.

WHEREAS, the campaign against tuberculosis in the Philippines must be carried on year after year through the concerted efforts of all the people in order to advance further the progress so far achieved in the prevention and control of this dreadful disease;

WHEREAS, to enable the Philippine Tuberculosis Society to prosecute more vigorously and extensively the all-important task of combating this constant threat to the health, economic security and general welfare of the people, said Society should be provided with the needed funds and other forms of assistance from the public; and

WHEREAS, education of the masses is one of the most effective means of controlling the ravages of tuberculosis;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, do hereby designate...

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Proclamation No. 136

Designating the Period from August 19 to September 19, 1949 as "Anti-Tuberculosis Month"
- The President designates the period from August 19 to September 19, 1949 as "Anti-Tuberculosis Month". (Preamble)
- The Philippine Tuberculosis Society is authorized to conduct a national fund and educational drive during this period. (Preamble)

Rationale for the Proclamation
- The campaign against tuberculosis in the Philippines must be carried on year after year through the concerted efforts of all the people to advance the progress in the prevention and control of this disease. (Preamble)
- The Philippine Tuberculosis Society needs funds and assistance from the public to prosecute more vigorously and extensively the task of combating tuberculosis. (Preamble)
- Education of the masses is one of the most effective means of controlling the ravages of tuberculosis. (Preamble)

Call to Action
- The President calls upon all citizens and residents of the Philippines, irrespective of nationality or creed, to assist in this humanitarian campaign by giving generously to keep tuberculosis under control. (Preamble)
- 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. (Preamble)