Declaring November 18-24, 1985 as National Poetry Week
Proclamation No. 2438, issued on August 15, 1985, by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, establishes November 18-24 as National Poetry Week in the Philippines. This initiative aims to celebrate Filipino poets and their literary contributions, reflecting the aspirations and ideals of the Filipino people. The proclamation calls for government agencies and media to support relevant projects and programs during this week. A committee with representatives from various governmental and non-governmental organizations has been formed to oversee the activities, including coordination with the UNESCO-funded Manila International Poetry Festival. The government is encouraged to provide full support for the promotion and publicity of National Poetry Week.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 2438
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 15, 1985
PROCLAMATION NO. 2438
DECLARING NOVEMBER 18-24, 1985 AS NATIONAL POETRY WEEK
WHEREAS, cognizant of the creative soul and poetic spirit of the Filipino, it is fitting that a National Poetry Week be observed to celebrate the Filipino poets and to promote their literary works which embody the dreams, ideals and aspirations of the Filipino people.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested on me by the Constitution, do hereby proclaim: acd
That November 18-24, 1985 of this year and every year hereafter be celebrated as National Poetry Week;
That all agencies, instrumentalities and offices of government, including those performing proprietary functions, particularly those in the media, are hereby enjoined to render the necessary national and technical and supervise relevant projects or programs, to be composed of the following:
1. Minister Jaime C. Laya, Chairman, for Government
2. Acting Minister Pacifico Castro, Chairman, UNESCO, National Commission of the Philippines
3. Director Virginia R. Moreno, Co-Chairman, Non-Governmental Organizations
4. Minister Jose D. Aspiras, Vice-Chairman
5. Mr. Maro L. Santaromana, Co-Vice-Chairman (NGO)
6. Minister Gregorio Cendana, Government Member
7. Minister Manuel Alba, Government Member
8. Hon. Roman A. Cruz, Jr., Government Member
9. Director Serafin D. Quiason, Government Member
10. Mr. Hilario S. Francia, NGO Member
11. Prof. Raul R. Ingles, NGO Member
12. Dr. Lucrecia Kasilag, NGO Member
13. Mrs. Rebecca C. Patrimonio, Executive Secretary
initially in coordination with the group handling the UNESCO-funded 1985 Manila International Poetry Festival and Video Filming and Recording of the Living Voices of Poets at the Festival to be held in the Philippines;
That full support in terms of publicity, promotion, and other facilities of the said National Poetry Week and attendant Poetry Festival and related activities be granted by government agencies.
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 15th day of April, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five.
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Declaring November 18-24, 1985 as National Poetry Week, Proclamation No. 2438, Aug 15, 1985 (Philippines)
Declaring November 18-24, 1985 as National Poetry Week, Proclamation No. 2438 (Phil. 1985)
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