AUTHORIZING THE PHILIPPINE TUBERCULOSIS SOCIETY TO CONDUCT A NATIONAL FUND AND EDUCATIONAL DRIVE DURING THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 19 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1953.

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of public
health and welfare that the fight against tuberculosis be persistently pursued
with a view to improving, whenever possible, upon the progress thus far
attained in the control and prevention of this dreadful disease;

WHEREAS, towards the achievement of this very
laudable objective, in which the Philippine Tuberculosis Society continues to
play a vital role, the Society needs to replenish its funds to be able to carry
on its essential activities; and

WHEREAS, a more intensified educational campaign
among our people is likewise necessary, at least once a year, to build up more
firmly public-mindedness as regards tuberculosis, its causes and effects upon
the individual and national welfare;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Elpidio Quirino, President of
the Philippines, by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, do hereby
authorize the Philippine Tuberculosis Society to conduct a national fund and
educational drive during the period from August 19 to September 30, 1953. I
call upon all citizens and residents of the Philippines, irrespective of
nationality or creed, to assist in this humanitarian campaign by giving
generously of^; their means 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 26th day of
June, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-three, and of the
Independence of the Philippines, the seventh.

ELPIDIO QUIRINO
President of the Philippines

By the President:

MARCIANO ROQUE
Acting Executive Secretary

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