WHEREAS, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines is in need of funds with which to finance its various activities designed to carry out its mission of developing the character of our young girls as a preparation for their responsibilities in the home and to their country;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines, do hereby set aside the period from November 15 to December 15, 1953, for the Girl Scouts of the Philippines to conduct its 1953 Fund Campaign in the provinces and territories outside of Greater Manila and raise funds for the attainment of its aims and objectives.

I enjoin all government officials and employees and 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 funds that will enable it to carry on its work and extend its program to as many girls of scout age as possible. I authorize all national authorities 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 8th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-three, and of the Independence of the Philippines, the eighth.

ELPIDIO QURINO
President of the Philippines

By the President:
MARCIANO ROQUE
Acting Executive Secretary