Declaring September 19, 1972 as Law Day
Proclamation No. 1056-A, issued on August 3, 1972, by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, declares September 19, 1972, as Law Day in the Philippines. This proclamation emphasizes the crucial role of lawyers in the administration of justice, which is vital for a functioning democracy and the government's socio-economic programs. It encourages bar and lawyers' associations to celebrate this day with appropriate ceremonies to highlight the importance of legal professionals in society. The proclamation aims to raise public awareness of the legal profession's impact on the nation's well-being.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 1056-A
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 3, 1972
PROCLAMATION NO. 1056-A
DECLARING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1972, AS LAW DAY
WHEREAS, the administration of justice is indispensable to a sound and vigorous democracy; cdt
WHEREAS, lawyers play an important role in the administration of justice which is also vital in the promotion of the socio-economic program of the Government; and
WHEREAS, it is but fitting that such a vital role of lawyers in the life and well-being of the nation be duly brought to the attention of our people;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Tuesday, September 19, 1972, as Law Day. I urge the various bar and lawyers' associations to celebrate the day with appropriate ceremonies.
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 3rd day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Two.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 68 No. 32 Page 6309 on August 7, 1972.
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Declaring September 19, 1972 as Law Day, Proclamation No. 1056-A, Aug 3, 1972 (Philippines)
Declaring September 19, 1972 as Law Day, Proclamation No. 1056-A (Phil. 1972)
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