AUTHORIZING THE PHILIPPINE TUBERCULOSIS SOCIETY, INC., TO CONDUCT A NATIONAL FUND AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN DURING THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 19 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1963

WHEREAS, the high tuberculosis mortality and
morbidity rates in the Philippines are serious impediments to the country’s
social and industrial progress;

WHEREAS, the Government has been receiving
effective cooperation from the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc., in
minimizing the White Plague by Waging an unceasing fight against this
debilitating disease, thereby conserving the health of our people and enhancing
their physical fitness for greater productivity; and

WHEREAS, the Philippine Tuberculosis Society,
Inc., needs adequate financial assistance and abundant moral encouragement in
the pursuit of its humanitarian mission and in the performance of an essential
public service;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Diosdado Macapagal, President
of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby
authorize the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc., to conduct its national
fund and educational campaign during the period from August 19 to September 30,
1963.

I call upon all citizens and residents of the
Philippines irrespective of nationality or creed, to give generously of their
means so that we may protect ourselves and our children from a dreaded disease.
I authorize all the treasurers of provincial, city, and municipal governments,
as well as school officials to accept, for the Philippine Tuberculosis Society,
Inc., voluntary contributions and donations and to issue official receipts
therefor, and enjoin them to participate actively in this charitable endeavor
by lending it their utmost support and cooperation.

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 20th day of
July, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and sixty-three.

DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL
President of the Philippines

By the President:

RUFINO G. HECHANOVA
Executive Secretary

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