AUTHORIZING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES TO CONDUCT A NATIONAL FUND DRIVE DURING THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 15 TO DECEMBER 30, 1954, IN PLACES OUTSIDE OF GREATER MANILA

WHEREAS, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines,
through its untiring efforts and effective leadership during the last fourteen
years, has contributed immensely to the character development and citizenship
training of the Filipino girls;

WHEREAS, this Organization has more than amply
demonstrated that it merits, the continued moral encouragement and material
support of our people and that there is a great need to extend Girl Scouting to
thousands of other girls all over the country; and

WHEREAS, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines is in
need of funds to carry on its work effectively, to intensify and promote such
program activities as will be of great benefit to its members and the
communities in which they live, and to meet its obligations and participate
actively as a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ramon Magsaysay, President of
the Philippines, by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, do hereby
authorize the Girl Scouts of the Philippines to conduct a national fund drive
during the period from November 15 to December 30, 1954, in the province and
territories outside of Greater Manila. I call upon all citizens and residents
of the Philippines outside Greater Manila to assist wholeheartedly in this
campaign and to give their utmost support so that the Girl Scouts of the
Philippines may be assured of adequate funds with which to carry on its work. I
authorize all the treasurers of provincial, city and municipal government, as
well as school officials and teachers, to accept, for the Girl Scouts of the
Philippines, fund-raising responsibilities, and urge them to give active
support and leadership in their respective communities.

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 31st day of
August, 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