WHEREAS, there can be no durable peace, peace with justice and dignity, unless it is built on some spiritual foundation in the hearts and souls of men;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ramon Magsaysay, President of the Philippines, do hereby declare December 5, 1954, as Peace Through Prayer Day. I call upon all the people and residents of the Philippines, regardless of race or creed, to take active part in the observance of this Day to the end that we may enjoy the blessings of true and pasting peace.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

Ramon Magsaysay President of the Philippines

Done in the City of Manila, this 27th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and of the Independence of the Philippines, the ninth.

RAMON MAGSAYSAY
President of the Philippines

By the President:
FRED RUIZ CASTRO
Executive Secretary