Amendments to Proc. No. 187 (s. 1967)
Proclamation No. 2270, issued on February 21, 1983, amends Proclamation No. 187 from March 28, 1967, by changing the observance of Inventors Week in the Philippines to the last week of February each year. The shift was made to avoid conflicts with Holy Week, which hindered participation in the celebrations. President Ferdinand E. Marcos encourages government agencies and the business sector to support and promote the success of this annual event. This proclamation highlights the importance of recognizing and celebrating Filipino inventors.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 2270
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 21, 1983
PROCLAMATION NO. 2270
AMENDING PROCLAMATION NO. 187 DATED MARCH 28, 1967 BY TRANSFERRING INVENTORS WEEK TO THE LAST WEEK OF FEBRUARY OF EVERY YEAR
WHEREAS, Proclamation No. 187 dated March 28, 1967, declared the second week of April of every year as Inventors Week.
WHEREAS, the said period often coincides with Holy Week, preventing many from participating in the week long affair; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to transfer the celebration of Inventors Week to a more convenient and appropriate date.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare the last week of February and every year thereafter, as "Philippine Inventors Week".
I call on all government agencies and offices, as well as the business and industry sectors, to extend every possible assistance and cooperation in making the celebration of the week a success.
This Proclamation amends Proclamation No. 187, series of 1967.
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 21st day of February, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Three.
Cite This Law
Amendments to Proc. No. 187 (s. 1967), Proclamation No. 2270, Feb 21, 1983 (Philippines)
Amendments to Proc. No. 187 (s. 1967), Proclamation No. 2270 (Phil. 1983)
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