MALACAÑANG
ManilaBY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
Proclamation No. 123
DESIGNATING THE SECOND WEEK OF SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR AS "EDUCATION WEEK"
WHEREAS, in a democracy like the Philippines, in order that an intelligent public opinion may be formed, it is necessary that the people be kept constantly informed about the policies and achievements of the Government;
WHEREAS, under Article XIV, section 5, of the Constitution of the Philippines, the education of all the people, young and adult, is one of the primary concerns of the Government; and
WHEREAS, it was in or about the second week of September, 1898, that the first public schools were established in the Philippines after the American occupation on August 13, 1898;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines, do hereby declare the second week of September of each year as "Education Week," during which period vital information about the objectives, work, and accomplishments of the public schools may be disseminated among the people.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused...
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Proclamation No. 123
Summary of Proclamation No. 123
Designation of Education Week
- The second week of September of each year is designated as "Education Week".
- During this period, vital information about the objectives, work, and accomplishments of public schools will be disseminated among the people.
Rationale
- In a democracy like the Philippines, it is necessary for the people to be constantly informed about government policies and achievements in order to form an intelligent public opinion. (Preamble)
- The education of all people, young and adult, is one of the primary concerns of the government, as stated in Article XIV, Section 5 of the Philippine Constitution. (Preamble)
- The first public schools in the Philippines were established around the second week of September 1898, after the American occupation on August 13, 1898. (Preamble)
Designation of Education Week
- The second week of September of each year is designated as "Education Week".
- During this period, vital information about the objectives, work, and accomplishments of public schools will be disseminated among the people.
Rationale
- In a democracy like the Philippines, it is necessary for the people to be constantly informed about government policies and achievements in order to form an intelligent public opinion. (Preamble)
- The education of all people, young and adult, is one of the primary concerns of the government, as stated in Article XIV, Section 5 of the Philippine Constitution. (Preamble)
- The first public schools in the Philippines were established around the second week of September 1898, after the American occupation on August 13, 1898. (Preamble)