DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST TO 13 TO SEPTEMBER 12, 1952 AS PHILIPPINE TOURIST MONTH.

WHEREAS, in the interest of a more progressive
and prosperous Philippines, it is desirable to encourage and promote tourist
travel to and within the country;

WHEREAS, to attain this objective, it is
necessary to fully inform the public of the benefits to be derived from a
program of tourist promotion and development and to disseminate here and abroad
information regarding places of interest, scenic spots and distinctive
Philippine attractions as well as accommodations and facilities to tourists and
travelers; and

WHEREAS, it is essential that this program of
tourist development entrusted under Republic Act No. 710 to the Philippine
Tourist and Travel Association, Inc. be assured of the widest possible public
support;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ELPIDIO QUIRINO, President of
the Philippines, do hereby declare the period from August 13 to September 12,
1952, as Philippine Tourist Promotion Month. I call upon all government offices
and instrumentalities throughout the country as well as private entities and
individuals to participate in the proper observance of said period, to give
fullest publicity to the tourist promotion activities organized in connection
therewith, and otherwise to generously support the Philippine Tourist and
Travel Association, Inc. in its task of carrying out the government’s program
of developing Philippine tourism and travel. I especially call on the schools,
civic organizations and service clubs to devote one day of said period to a
program of education for the promotion knowledge and love of country as a sound
basis for the encouragement of greater travel and intercourse among our people
and those of other countries so as to increase tourism within our territory. I
also call on the public to assist in the development of tourist attractions and
facilities, especially enjoining everyone to keep our tourist spots not only
beautiful but also clean and healthful for the common enjoyment of all.

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 5th day of
August, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-two, and of the
Independence of the Philippines, the seventh.

(SGD.) ELPIDIO QUIRINO
President of the Philippines

By the President:

(SGD.) MARCIANO ROQUE
Acting Executive Secretary

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