AUTHORIZING THE PHILIPPINE CANCER SOCIETY, INC., TO CONDUCT A NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL, MEMBERSHIP AND FUND DRIVE DURING THE PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 1, 1963, TO JANUARY 31, 1964.

WHEREAS, the prevention and control of cancer, one of the most dreaded
killer-diseases in the Philippines today, is a matter of urgent and nationwide
concern;

WHEREAS, the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc., has successfully pioneered and
spearheaded the more towards the prevention and control of cancer through the
work and activities of its Detection and Diagnostic Center which has already
served free more than 24,000 patients since the organization of the Society six
years ago;

WHEREAS, the progress which the Society has achieved in the pursuit of its
objectives can partly be attributed to its efforts to disseminate information
on the disease, especially the danger signals; and

WHEREAS, the Society, desirous of meeting fully the demand of the public for
its free medical services, has decided to expand its activities to reach other
parts of the country and also, if possible, to include cancer treatment as one
phase of its services;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL, President of the Philippines,
by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, do hereby authorize the Philippine
Cancer Society, Inc., to conduct a national educational, membership and fund
campaign during the period from December 1, 1963, to January 31, 1964. I call
upon all citizens and residents of the Philippines, irrespective of
nationality, race or creed, to support this humanitarian endeavor by giving
generously of their means so that it may be a complete success. I also
authorize and call on all national, provincial, city and municipal government
officials, and employees to extend full and unconditional cooperation to make
this campaign a 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 November, in the year of Our
Lord, nineteen hundred and sixty-three.

(Sgd.) DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL

By the President:
(Sgd.) RUFINO G. HECHANOVA
Executive Secretary

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