[ PROCLAMATION NO. 203, October 10, 1955 ]
DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 20 TO 26, 1955, AS NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK AND CREATING A COMMITTEE TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE OBSERVANCE THEREOF
WHEREAS, the progress of the world greatly depends upon the achievements in science;
WHEREAS, scientific education in the Philippines can be enhanced by the development of effective media for the exchange of ideas concerning new methods and techniques;
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Program of the Government will depend to a great extent upon contributions of science and scientists; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to give impetus to scientific endeavors aimed at community improvement;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ramon Magsaysay, President of the Philippines, do hereby declare the period from November 20 to 26, 1955, as National Science Week, to be observed throughout the country, particularly in schools, colleges, universities, scientific institutions, and societies with appropriate ceremonies.
The following are hereby designated members of a committee which is hereby created to take charge of the observance of National Science Week:
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The Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources |
Chairman |
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The President, Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science |
Vice-Chairman |
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The Chairman, National Economic Council |
Member |
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The Secretary of Health |
Member |
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The Secretary of Education |
Member |
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The Chairman, National Research Council of the Philippines |
Member |
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The Director, Institute of Science and Technology |
Member |
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The President, Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities |
Member |
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 10th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of the Independence of the Philippines, the tenth.
RAMON MAGSAYSAY
President of the Philippines
By
the President:
FRED RUIZ CASTRO
Executive Secretary