DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM JUNE 1 TO 7, 1954 AS NATIONAL MUSIC WEEK

WHEREAS, music is a common cultural heritage that
must be upheld and developed in order to assure our nation that fullness of
life which is the goal of all civilized peoples;

WHEREAS, in order to place the blessings of music
within the reach of the humblest man in the barrio, we must systematically
develop the inherent musical gift of our people; and

WHEREAS, the attainment of this objective can be
accelerated by making our people more music-conscious;

Now, THEREFORE, I, Ramon Magsaysay, President of
the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare
the period from June 1 to 7, 1954, as National Music Week, and designate the
Department of Education to take charge of, and coordinate, all activities in
commemoration of said week.

I call upon all citizens and residents of the
Philippines, of whatever race, nationality or creed, to observe this Week, and
I enjoin all governors, city mayors and officers and employees of the national
and local governments to extend their assistance and cooperation in the
celebration so that it will be a complete success.

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 22nd day of May,
in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and of the
Independence of the Philippines, the eighth.

(SGD.) RAMON MAGSAYSAY
President of the Philippines

By the President:

(SGD.) FRED RUIZ CASTRO
Executive Secretary