Declaring November 2009 as National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility
Proclamation No. 1927, issued on October 26, 2009, declares November 2009 as National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility in the Philippines. This initiative, supported by the Organized Response for the Advancement of Society (ORAS), aims to foster respect for time and the rights of others among citizens. The proclamation emphasizes that punctuality and civility are essential virtues for a peaceful and prosperous society. All government entities and educational institutions are encouraged to implement programs promoting these values during the designated month.
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- What is Declaring November 2009 as National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility about?
- Proclamation No. 1927, issued on October 26, 2009, declares November 2009 as National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility in the Philippines. This initiative, supported by the Organized Response for the Advancement of Society (ORAS), aims to foster respect for time and the rights of others among citizens. The proclamation emphasizes that punctuality and civility are essential virtues for a peaceful and prosperous society. All government entities and educational institutions are encouraged to implement programs promoting these values during the designated month.
- What type of law is Proclamation No. 1927?
- Declaring November 2009 as National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility (Proclamation No. 1927) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Declaring November 2009 as National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility enacted?
- Declaring November 2009 as National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility (Proclamation No. 1927) was enacted on Oct 26, 2009.
- What is the citation for Declaring November 2009 as National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility?
- Declaring November 2009 as National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility, Proclamation No. 1927, Oct 26, 2009 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 1927
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 26, 2009
PROCLAMATION NO. 1927
DECLARING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2009 AS NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS MONTH FOR PUNCTUALITY (RESPECT FOR THE VALUE OF TIME) AND CIVILITY (RESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS) (BUWAN NG PAGPAPAHALAGA SA ORAS AT SA KARAPATAN NG KAPWA)
WHEREAS, the Organized Response for the Advancement of Society, Inc. (ORAS), a non-government, non-profit and non-stock organization composed of leaders from all sectors of society, has continually and effectively promoted a national campaign for the transformation of the habit of our people in respect to the value of time and respect for the rights of others; CDEaAI
WHEREAS, punctuality and civility are two indispensable virtues that our citizenry must possess if we are to aspire for a peaceful, prosperous and united society;
WHEREAS, the ORAS movement has gained the popular support of every community, the public and private sectors, non-government organizations, other associations, and the media;
WHEREAS, there is a need for a new breed of Filipino who makes the most of his time and respects the equal rights of their fellowmen to their time and freedom, thus insuring a responsible citizenry.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare the month of November 2009 as the National Consciousness Month for Punctuality (Respect for the Value of Time) and Civility (Respect for the Rights of Others) (Buwan ng Pagpapahalaga sa Oras at sa Karapatan ng Kapwa).
All government offices, local and national, and all public and private schools, colleges and universities, are enjoined to observe this month with appropriate programs to promote the twin values of punctuality and civility.
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 October, in year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.
Cite This Law
Declaring November 2009 as National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility, Proclamation No. 1927, Oct 26, 2009 (Philippines)
Declaring November 2009 as National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility, Proclamation No. 1927 (Phil. 2009)
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