Proclamation No. 2179, issued on April 17, 1982, declares May 31 to June 6, 1982, as "ASEAN Interport Sports Week" in the Philippines. This event aims to strengthen relationships among officials and employees of ASEAN member ports and promotes the country's commitment to sports development and physical fitness. The Philippines, as a member of the ASEAN Port Authorities Association, is set to host the 9th Interport Sports Meet. All government agencies and institutions are encouraged to support the event through facilities, equipment, and participation.
April 17, 1982
PROCLAMATION NO. 2179
DECLARING MAY 31 TO JUNE 6, 1982 AS ASEAN INTERPORT SPORTS WEEK
WHEREAS, the Philippines is a bona fide member of the ASEAN PORT AUTHORITIES ASSOCIATION;
WHEREAS, to foster closer relationships among officials and employees of the member ports, the association holds every two years the Asean Interport Sports Meet, the hosting of which this year is the turn of the Philippines under the auspices of the Philippine Ports Authority;
WHEREAS, the hosting of the 9th Interport Sports Meet by our country is in line with the government's sports development program to attain physical fitness of our people and maintain solidarity among Asean countries.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, do hereby declare May 31 to June 6, 1982 as "Asean Interport Sports Week".
All government agencies, public and private institutions are enjoined to support this event and to extend all assistance in terms of facilities, equipment and attendance.
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 17th day of April, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Two.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 78 No. 16, 1984-24 Supp., on April 19, 1982.