WHEREAS, although considerable progress has been achieved in containing the ravages of tuberculosis in the Philippines through the unrelenting efforts and activities of the Philippine Tuberculosis Society in cooperation with the Government, this disease continues to be a great menace to the health of the nation;

WHEREAS, the prevention and control of this scourge must necessarily, be a gradual process from year to year, for which reason it is imperative that facilities be made available not only to maintain the commendable work already accomplished but also to make possible the progressive diminution of the mortality and incidence from tuberulosis with the end in view of ultimately stamping out this malady; and

WHEREAS, for the attainment of these objectives, which are aimed to promote the health and welfare of the people, the Philippine Tuberculosis Society should get all possible support and cooperation to enable it to carry out its mission more effectively and extensively;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ELPIDIO QUIRINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, do hereby designate the period from August 19 to September 19, 1951, as œAnti-Tuberculosis Month  and authorize the Philippine Tuberculosis Society to conduct a national fund and educational drive during said period. I call upon all citizens and residents of the Philippines, irrespective of nationality or creed, to assist in this humanitarian campaign by giving generously so that we may keep this dreadful disease under control. I authorize all the treasurers of provincial, city and municipal governments as well as school officials to accept, for the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, voluntary contributions and donations and to issue official receipts therefor.

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 27th day of June, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-one, and of the Independence of the Philippines, the fifth.

ELPIDIO QUIRINO
President of the Philippines

By the President:

MARCIANO ROQUE
Acting Assistant Executive Secretary