DESIGNATING THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 19 TO SEPTEMBER 19, 1951, AS “ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS MONTH” AND AUTHORIZING THE PHILIPPINE TUBERCULOSIS SOCIETY TO CONDUCT A NATIONAL FUND AND EDUC…

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
“Anti-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

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