[ PROCLAMATION NO. 527, August 13, 1958 ]
DESIGNATING THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 15 TO DECEMBER 31, 1958, AS THE PERIOD FOR THE NATIONAL FUND CAMPAIGN OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES IN PLACES OUTSIDE OF GREATER MANILA
WHEREAS, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines, since its charter in 1940 by Commonwealth Act No. 542, has consistently served the nation through its program of character building and citizenship training, thereby meriting the moral encouragement and material support of our people;
WHEREAS, the said organization, in successfully hostessing the First Regional Centenary World Camp and in making worthwhile representations at the Regional World Camps in Canada, England and Switzerland as a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, has attained a distinct place in the Scouting World, bringing international prestige to the nation as a whole;
WHEREAS, the organization has progressed steadily through the years, growing in membership and stature and attaining acceptance and recognition as a community service-giving entity, drawing an increasing number of girls desirous of membership;
WHEREAS, to meet the great need for trained leadership in order to accommodate these girls, the organization aims to implement further the intensive five-year training program launched last year which calls for regional training centers and international training opportunities for key local and national workers;
WHEREAS, in line with the Administration s rural development program and as the most effective means for accomplishing the aims for which the movement exists, the organization plans to make it possible for all Girl Scouts to acquire camping experiences by establishing local campsites and developing the sites already acquired;
WHEREAS, the organization is in need of funds to meet its obligations and protect its interest, to finance its program of training and camping, to maintain its high standards of work and put into effect a quality program of activities as a means of extending the benefits of scouting to its constituency and to the whole country, and to participate actively as a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Carlos P. Garcia, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, do hereby authorize the Girl Scouts of the Philippines to conduct a national fund drive during the period from November 15 to December 31, 1958, in the provinces and territories outside of Greater Manila. I call upon all citizens and residents, of the Philippines outside of Greater Manila to assist wholeheartedly in this campaign and to give their utmost support so that the Girl Scouts of the Philippines may be assured of adequate funds with which to carry on its work. I authorize all treasurers and engineers of provincial, city, and municipal governments, as well as school officials and teachers, to accept, for the Girl Scouts of the Philippines, fund-raising responsibilities, and urge them to give active support and leadership in their respective communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.
Done in the City of Manila, this 13th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-eight, and of the Independence of the Philippines, the thirteenth.
By the President:
JUAN C. PAJO
Executive Secretary
WHEREAS, the said organization, in successfully hostessing the First Regional Centenary World Camp and in making worthwhile representations at the Regional World Camps in Canada, England and Switzerland as a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, has attained a distinct place in the Scouting World, bringing international prestige to the nation as a whole;
WHEREAS, the organization has progressed steadily through the years, growing in membership and stature and attaining acceptance and recognition as a community service-giving entity, drawing an increasing number of girls desirous of membership;
WHEREAS, to meet the great need for trained leadership in order to accommodate these girls, the organization aims to implement further the intensive five-year training program launched last year which calls for regional training centers and international training opportunities for key local and national workers;
WHEREAS, in line with the Administration s rural development program and as the most effective means for accomplishing the aims for which the movement exists, the organization plans to make it possible for all Girl Scouts to acquire camping experiences by establishing local campsites and developing the sites already acquired;
WHEREAS, the organization is in need of funds to meet its obligations and protect its interest, to finance its program of training and camping, to maintain its high standards of work and put into effect a quality program of activities as a means of extending the benefits of scouting to its constituency and to the whole country, and to participate actively as a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Carlos P. Garcia, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, do hereby authorize the Girl Scouts of the Philippines to conduct a national fund drive during the period from November 15 to December 31, 1958, in the provinces and territories outside of Greater Manila. I call upon all citizens and residents, of the Philippines outside of Greater Manila to assist wholeheartedly in this campaign and to give their utmost support so that the Girl Scouts of the Philippines may be assured of adequate funds with which to carry on its work. I authorize all treasurers and engineers of provincial, city, and municipal governments, as well as school officials and teachers, to accept, for the Girl Scouts of the Philippines, fund-raising responsibilities, and urge them to give active support and leadership in their respective communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.
Done in the City of Manila, this 13th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-eight, and of the Independence of the Philippines, the thirteenth.
CARLOS P. GARCIA
President of the Philippines
By the President:
JUAN C. PAJO
Executive Secretary